The White Lotus star Walton Goggins to host SNL after Aimee Lou Wood feud
Walton Goggins,
star of The White Lotus
, is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live next month, following what appears to be a dig at his
co-star Aimee Lou Wood
on social media.
The actors, who portray the on-screen couple Rick and Chelsea in Season 3 of the popular HBO series The White Lotus, have been rumored to be at odds for some time. Not only do they not follow each other on Instagram, but he recently commented on an SNL sketch that was
criticized for mocking the actress's teeth
.
However,
Walton
was already lined up to appear on the live sketch comedy show before the social media drama unfolded.
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In a parody sketch that aired on the April 12 episode of SNL hosted by Jon Hamm, The White POTUS, various political figures were depicted as The White Lotus characters, with the exception of Aimee Lou's character Chelsea, who was parodied in the sketch.
SNL apologized for making fun of Aimee Lou Wood's appearance
(Image: NBC/SNL)
The 31-year-old actress took to social media to express her disappointment with how her character was portrayed in the live show's skit. SNL cast member Sarah Sherman played Chelsea with a heavy British accent and exaggeratedly large teeth, reports
the Mirror US
.
In a series of Instagram stories, the Sex Education star labeled the sketch 'mean and unfunny,' and disclosed that she received 'apologies from SNL' over the offensive portrayal. Fans echoed her sentiments, criticizing SNL online for its unnecessary cruelty towards her appearance.
Walton, on the other hand, seemed to find the sketch amusing.
The 53 year old star took to Instagram, sharing enthusiasm for a prerecorded SNL sketch by posting the video with the caption "SMASHING," and adding: "Jon I knew I was miscast," — a nod to Jon Hamm's portrayal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Walton's character Rick in The White POTUS.
Adding to the online buzz, he also left a comment on SNL's post of the sketch on Instagram, where he rolled with laughter, writing: "Hahahahahhahaha Amazzzingggg."
Some fans interpreted his comments as a sly dig at his rumored squabbles with Co-star and love interest on the show, as whispers about behind-the-scenes tensions have circulated.
Jason Isaacs, known for his role as Timothy Ratliff in Season 3, has not held back on sharing his set experience, describing it playfully as "a cross between summer camp and Lord of the Flies but in a gilded cage."
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Despite any off-screen drama, Walton is gearing up for his first appearance on Saturday Night Live scheduled for May 10, which promises additional excitement with Arcade Fire joining as the musical guest.
Speculation abounds that SNL's timing might be poking fun at Aimee Lou, but the hints are misleading, as Walton's hosting gig was set prior to the airing of the comedic parody on April 12.
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