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Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Saturday Night Live viewers convinced two cast members are secretly dating after spotting hidden clues
Saturday Night Live may have come to an end for the season, but some rumors have only just begun. Fans are speculating over a potential relationship between cast members Emil Wakim and Ashley Padilla, with the pair spotted in several behind-the-scenes snaps together. Wakim, 27, and Padilla, 31, were both new additions to the season 50 cast of the long-running sketch comedy series. While neither party has shared any insight into who they are dating, eagle-eyed fans think they have picked up on some chemistry between the castmates - and couldn't help but share their thoughts online. 'They're in the back together too I'm crying. They're always together,' one observant user commented on a photo showing the duo in the background. 'Not that I'm feeding into rumors or anything but it is shocking that there hasn't been many couples who met through the cast,' wrote another. 'I'm very much about the rumors…' quipped another. 'Genuinely crazy how this has been a deluded inside thought for months but turns out most were riding the same wave,' chimed in someone else. Wakim and Padilla's inclusion in the cast was announced in September 2024. Wakim - a Lebanese-American comedian - grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, and became the first ever cast member born in the 21st Century. He has opened for comics such as Nikki Glaser, Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Kinane, Hasan Minaj and Neal Brennan, and was picked as a New Face of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. Padilla, originally from San Francisco, was a member of The Groundlings troupe, where she's been part of the Main Company since 2021. She has guest-starred on Night Court and Curb Your Enthusiasm and also starred in the comedy Summer Camp with Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard. It's not only potential romances that SNL fans are speculating over, with some hypothesizing who they think may not return for season 51 of the show. Last week, some people shared why they are convinced that after 20 years, Colin Jost is gearing up to leave Saturday Night Live. Jost, 42, joined the comedy show in 2005 during season 31 as a writer. Over the years he rose through the ranks, becoming a writing supervisor and then co-head writer alongside Seth Meyers in 2012. Wakim (pictured center) a Lebanese-American comedian - grew up in Bloomington, Indiana and becomes the first ever cast member born in the 21st Century Fans think they've picked up on some chemistry between the castmates - and couldn't help but share their thoughts online Currently, Jost serves as the co-anchor of Weekend Update with Michael Che. Earlier in the week, talk show host Bill Maher called out liberal writers on Saturday Night Live, taking offense at the show's portrayal of a MAGA voter. Maher took to his podcast with Jillian Michaels to slam a bit that aired during SNL's 50th anniversary special in February. Tom Hanks made a return in the show as Doug, a clueless rube wearing a Make America Great Again hat, and performs surprisingly well on a mock game show called Black Jeopardy. Hanks first appeared as Doug on Black Jeopardy! in 2016 in an effort to depict both the differences and similarities between Trump voters and black culture. However, Maher joined the countless others who took offense at the show's portrayal of a MAGA voter, after Michaels said that while Hanks is 'lovely' in person, the sketch crossed a line. 'I hated it too, and I said it on my show. I know. I hated it. Wearing the MAGA hat, not shaking hands with a Black person. And that's when I thought, 'You people don't know MAGA people,' Maher said. 'I mean, they have their issues and I certainly have my issues with them, but they're general - I mean, of course, there's some racists everywhere who are that bad, but generally, all the MAGA people I know have no problem shaking hands with a Black person.' He described the writers of the sketch as 'hysterical' and 'not helping' their left-leaning causes and accused them of spreading a 'zombie lie,' or passing off old, outdated conventional wisdom as the truth. 'It's a lie that MAGA people won't shake hands with - I get it, it's part of a skit, and it's exaggeration, and that's comedy. It's a little too delicate a subject to just make - to go there for that one,' Maher continued. He added that, while sometimes, comedians will make a joke that they regret, the writers of the sketch likely have no issue with what they said. 'You know, look, we all in comedy step over the line sometimes or do one that they want to take back. I doubt if they want to take that one back. I think they probably think it's great,' he told Michaels. He was also offended because, 'as a liberal,' Maher believes that the premise to a joke has to have some sort of truth. 'It might have rang true, I don't know, X years ago. It doesn't now. So, you know - but that's where we are. Everybody has to just play the hate card, because that's what gets clicks. That's what gets you loved by your side,' he added.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘SNL': Scarlett Johansson Puts a Real Dark Spin On Newscasters' Tame Puns
Saturday Night Live seven-time host Scarlett Johansson portrayed a newscaster bringing an edgy approach to how she presented stories of the day–much to her pun-loving colleagues' disapproval. Whereas those behind the morning anchors desk at Channel 4 New York deployed tame wordplay about lighthearted stories, fill-in nightly news host Denise (Johansson) applied the same technique to reports about gruesome crimes. More from Rolling Stone 'SNL' Cold Open: Trump Bails on Sketch to Flirt With Audience Sarah Silverman on Being 'SNL' Cast Member: 'You Feel Like a Piece of Sh-t' Bad Bunny Jokes About 'Awesome' Summer Activities in 'SNL' Promo With Scarlett Johansson Co-host Tommy (Kenan Thompson) began with a story about astroturf being installed at a dog park, calling it a 'doggone miracle.' Susan (Ashley Padilla) followed that up with: 'Later, we tip our cap-puccino to the coffee shop that donates all their leftover pastries to a homeless shelter.' Denise, noting that those sorts of puns don't happen on the nightly news, decided to take a stab at one. 'Next up: the hospital,' she said. 'Last night, a woman was assaulted on the train.' Tommy, not a fan of her choice of words, provided another example of what he deemed appropriate: 'Life is like a box of chocolates: an Elmhurst candy store celebrates 100 years in business.' But his advice didn't take. 'I'll have what she's having,' Denise said. 'A Queens couple dies in an apparent murder-suicide.' After three more in rapid succession and a brief weather break–'This week, it's going to be sunny–Denise was back at it. 'And in national news, 'hasta la visa, baby': Another infant has been deported.' Tommy, thoroughly disappointed at this point, called a wrap on the broadcast: 'Well, much like I do every time I make love to my beautiful wife, I think we have no choice but to finish early.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Davenport woman arrested after thefts at home improvement stores in Iowa
A Davenport woman is in the Scott County Jail after officers say she took items from area Home Depot stores and sold; them on Facebook Marketplace. The criminal complaint says that on January 10, the defendant, identified as Ashley Padilla, 41, and a co-defendant entered the Bettendorf Home Depot. Padilla picked up a Dyson vacuum worth $469, carried it around and did not pay for it. She walked past all the registers toward the exit doors, where the codefendant was waiting in a running vehicle. The store's loss prevention officer confronted Padilla near the exit doors and recovered the vacuum. Padilla got into the waiting vehicle with the co-defendant and they drove away towards Kimberly Road. The loss prevention officer knew both defendants from an earlier theft at the Clinton Home Depot, where they used a similar method to steal items on October 6, 2024. In the Clinton incident, the defendant and co-defendant are accused of stealing about $299 in goods from the Clinton Home Depot and trying to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace. Padilla and the co-defendant are accused of stealing about $1,281 in merchandise from the Lowe's store in Coralville, IA on December 6, 2024. An officer found a criminal history for Padilla and noted she has nine prior theft convictions in Iowa. A warrant for Padilla's arrest was issued on January 21 and she was arrested on February 21. She is being held in the Scott County Jail on a combined cash-only and secured bond of $27,000 while she awaits an initial court appearance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What time is the 'SNL' 50th anniversary episode tonight? Here's where to watch and stream
Five decades later, it's time. NBC's "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary episode airs Sunday night. The live, three-hour special airs one day after the late-night comedy show's first episode from 1975 re-aired on NBC Saturday night. Featured show guests for the anniversary episode include Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Woody Harrelson. On Feb. 10, NBC confirmed the following former cast members will also appear on the special: Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, Will Forte. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. But what time is the "SNL" 50th anniversary episode? Where is it being streamed? Here's what to know about the highly-anticipated show. 'SNL 50: The Anniversary Special': Date, time, how to watch The "SNL" 50th Anniversary Special telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center is set for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Viewers can watch it on NBC or stream the show on Peacock. Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast? Season 50 returning cast members include: Michael Che Mikey Day Andrew Dismukes Chloe Fineman Heidi Gardner Marcello Hernández James Austin Johnson Colin Jost Michael Longfellow Ego Nwodim Ashley Padilla Sarah Sherman Kenan Thompson Devon Walker Emil Wakim Jane Wickline Bowen Yang New cast members this season are: Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim Jane Wicklin We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Which celebrities will appear on the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special? Here's what to expect
Hear this story The much-anticipated 50th anniversary special of "Saturday Night Live" is set to air this weekend. "SNL 50: The Anniversary Special," a live, three-hour comedy show, will air on Sunday, Feb. 16, one day after the show's first 1975 episode is scheduled to re-air on NBC. The special will air live from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and can be viewed on NBC and streamed on Peacock. NBC has announced several guest appearances for the special, including former hosts, cast members, writers and musical guests, in addition to comedy A-listers. 'SNL' 50th anniversary guest stars Here's a list of Hollywood stars set to appear on "SNL 50: The Anniversary Special," as announced by NBC. Some surprise guests are also likely to appear. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Adam Driver Ayo Edebiri Bad Bunny Dave Chappelle John Mulaney Kim Kardashian Martin Short Miley Cyrus Paul McCartney Paul Simon Pedro Pascal Peyton Manning Quinta Brunson Robert de Niro Sabrina Carpenter Scarlett Johansson Steve Martin Tom Hanks Woody Harrelson On Feb. 10, NBC confirmed which former cast members will appear on the special: Adam Sandler Amy Poehler Andy Samberg Chevy Chase Chris Rock Eddie Murphy Fred Armisen Garrett Morris Jane Curtin Jason Sudeikis Jimmy Fallon Kate McKinnon Kenan Thompson Kristen Wiig Laraine Newman Maya Rudolph Molly Shannon Pete Davidson Seth Meyers Tina Fey Tracy Morgan Will Ferrell Will Forte How to watch 'SNL' 50th anniversary special The show will air on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and can be watched on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast? Season 50 returning cast members include: Michael Che Mikey Day Andrew Dismukes Chloe Fineman Heidi Gardner Marcello Hernández James Austin Johnson Colin Jost Michael Longfellow Ego Nwodim Ashley Padilla Sarah Sherman Kenan Thompson Devon Walker Emil Wakim Jane Wickline Bowen Yang New cast members this season are: Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim Jane Wicklin We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
