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News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Wild behind-the-scene's detail from Dwayne Johnson's Saturday Night Live appearance
Where Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson goes, the 'chicken guy' follows. Saturday Night Live star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie-star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. 'This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to maintain his ridiculously shredded physique,' Day, 45, said while promoting his new campaign with Dollar Car Rental. 'But when he hosted, I saw Dwayne's 'chicken guy,'' the comedian recalled. 'Which, distilled down to a basic description, is a dude who follows Dwayne around with this industrial case of chicken and occasionally approaches Dwayne and says. 'Hey Dwayne, sorry to interrupt but it's time to eat chicken.'' Johnson, a member of the show's Five-Timers Club, hosted the show in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2015 and 2017. The Black Adam star has spoken before about his high-protein diet. He told Men's Health in 2022 that he eats the same six meals a day, starting with his breakfast, which includes 'eggs, a meat like bison, a complex carb like oatmeal, and fruit, usually either papaya or blueberries.' At 10am, he has his second meal, which consists of complex carbs like rice, chicken breasts and greens. For dinner, Johnson indulges on proteins such as chicken, fish, chicken or steak, with a complex carbs dish like sweet potatoes and greens. In total, his diet is mostly 40% to 45% protein — and that includes daily protein shakes. Day joined the SNL as a writer in 2013 and transitioned to a cast member in 2016, meaning he crossed paths with Johnson the last two times he hosted the show. Day told The Post that of all his cast members, he'd most like to do a Dollar Car Rental commercial with Kenan Thompson. 'I know the shoot would be fun as he just makes me laugh,' Day said of Thompson, 46. 'Even if he's just standing there saying nothing, I'm laughing.' The car rental agency accepted one of his pitches when they shot the commercial at TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport. 'In the spot where I play the intense dog dad talking to my dog, I pitched the line, 'I tell everyone at work you're my human son.' Which is pretty weird for a rental car commercial. But they were into it which made me happy,' he shared. 'They weren't scared of getting weird, so they're my kind of people.' Following the news that the UK is launching its own SNL series, Day told The Post he expects great things from the all-British cast. 'British comedy/comedians have been so influential to comedy as a whole, so I think it's great. I'm curious what the show will be like,' he said. 'Sometimes, British humor's a little more subtle, so maybe it will be a little less loud than its American counterpart?' Day also said that one of the wildest, unscripted moments he's witnessed on the show was 'Heidi [Gardner] breaking character when she turned around and saw me as Butt-Head,' referring to the 2024 'Beavis and Butt-Head' sketch starring Ryan Gosling. Some of Day's other most memorable sketches include 'Spelling Bee' with Will Forte, 'Haunted Elevator' with Tom Hanks, 'Washington's Dream' with Nate Bargatze and 'Lord Gaga' with Colin Jost on 'Weekend Update.' After more than 10 years of working on the show, Day told The Post he's more focused on the present rather than the future of his career. 'The show has trained me to not think beyond the week in front of me,' he said. 'So, right now all I'm thinking about are ideas for [next episode's guest] Quinta Brunson.'
Courier-Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Wild behind-the-scene's detail from Dwayne Johnson's Saturday Night Live appearance
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. Where Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson goes, the 'chicken guy' follows. Saturday Night Live star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie-star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. 'This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to maintain his ridiculously shredded physique,' Day, 45, said while promoting his new campaign with Dollar Car Rental. 'But when he hosted, I saw Dwayne's 'chicken guy,'' the comedian recalled. 'Which, distilled down to a basic description, is a dude who follows Dwayne around with this industrial case of chicken and occasionally approaches Dwayne and says. 'Hey Dwayne, sorry to interrupt but it's time to eat chicken.'' Johnson, a member of the show's Five-Timers Club, hosted the show in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2015 and 2017. The Black Adam star has spoken before about his high-protein diet. He told Men's Health in 2022 that he eats the same six meals a day, starting with his breakfast, which includes 'eggs, a meat like bison, a complex carb like oatmeal, and fruit, usually either papaya or blueberries.' Johnson has hosted SNL five times. Picture: Saturday Night Live At 10am, he has his second meal, which consists of complex carbs like rice, chicken breasts and greens. For dinner, Johnson indulges on proteins such as chicken, fish, chicken or steak, with a complex carbs dish like sweet potatoes and greens. In total, his diet is mostly 40% to 45% protein — and that includes daily protein shakes. Day joined the SNL as a writer in 2013 and transitioned to a cast member in 2016, meaning he crossed paths with Johnson the last two times he hosted the show. Day told The Post that of all his cast members, he'd most like to do a Dollar Car Rental commercial with Kenan Thompson. 'I know the shoot would be fun as he just makes me laugh,' Day said of Thompson, 46. 'Even if he's just standing there saying nothing, I'm laughing.' The car rental agency accepted one of his pitches when they shot the commercial at TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport. 'In the spot where I play the intense dog dad talking to my dog, I pitched the line, 'I tell everyone at work you're my human son.' Which is pretty weird for a rental car commercial. But they were into it which made me happy,' he shared. 'They weren't scared of getting weird, so they're my kind of people.' Johnson had a 'chicken guy' on set. Picture:Following the news that the UK is launching its own SNL series, Day told The Post he expects great things from the all-British cast. 'British comedy/comedians have been so influential to comedy as a whole, so I think it's great. I'm curious what the show will be like,' he said. 'Sometimes, British humor's a little more subtle, so maybe it will be a little less loud than its American counterpart?' Day also said that one of the wildest, unscripted moments he's witnessed on the show was 'Heidi [Gardner] breaking character when she turned around and saw me as Butt-Head,' referring to the 2024 'Beavis and Butt-Head' sketch starring Ryan Gosling. Some of Day's other most memorable sketches include 'Spelling Bee' with Will Forte, 'Haunted Elevator' with Tom Hanks, 'Washington's Dream' with Nate Bargatze and 'Lord Gaga' with Colin Jost on 'Weekend Update.' After more than 10 years of working on the show, Day told The Post he's more focused on the present rather than the future of his career. 'The show has trained me to not think beyond the week in front of me,' he said. 'So, right now all I'm thinking about are ideas for [next episode's guest] Quinta Brunson.' This article originally appeared in the New York Post and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Wild behind-the-scene's detail from Dwayne Johnson's Saturday Night Live appearance
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dwayne Johnson had chicken guy follow him on 'SNL': Mikey Day
Where Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson goes, the 'chicken guy' follows. 'Saturday Night Live' star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. 'This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to maintain his ridiculously shredded physique,' Day, 45, said while promoting his new campaign with Dollar Car Rental. Advertisement 11 Dwayne Johnson hosting 'SNL' on May 20, 2017. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 11 Mikey Day, Colin Jost on 'SNL' on March 8, 2025. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images 'But when he hosted, I saw Dwayne's 'Chicken Guy,'' the comedian recalled. 'Which, distilled down to a basic description, is a dude who follows Dwayne around with this industrial case of chicken and occasionally approaches Dwayne and says. 'Hey Dwayne, sorry to interrupt but it's time to eat chicken.'' Advertisement Johnson, a member of the Five-Timers Club on 'SNL,' hosted the show in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2015 and 2017. The 'Black Adam' star has spoken before about his high-protein diet. He told Men's Health in 2022 that he eats the same six meals a day, starting with his breakfast that includes 'eggs, a meat like bison, a complex carb like oatmeal, and fruit, usually either papaya or blueberries.' 11 Dwayne Johnson with Beck Bennett on the set of 'SNL' in May 2017. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 11 Dwayne Johnson during his opening monologue on 'SNL' on May 20, 2017. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement At 10 a.m., he has his second meal that consists of complex carbs like rice, chicken breast, and greens. For dinner, Johnson indulges on protein such as chicken, fish, chicken or steak with a complex carbs dish like sweet potatoes and greens. In total, his diet is mostly 40 to 45 percent protein — and that includes daily protein shakes. 11 Dwayne Johnson at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025. Getty Images Day joined the 'SNL' as a writer in 2013 and transitioned to a cast member in 2016, meaning he crossed paths with Johnson the last two times he hosted the show. Advertisement In the 30-second 'The Dollar Common Sensei' ad, Day plays the 'Common Sensei' whose mission it is to defeat travel nonsense and encourage renters to get the best deals by booking at 11 Mikey Day in the Dollar Car Rental commercial. 11 Mikey Day in an ad for Dollar Car Rental. Day told The Post that of all his cast members, he'd most like to do a Dollar Car Rental commercial with Kenan Thompson. 'I know the shoot would be fun as he just makes me laugh,' Day said of Thompson, 45. 'Even if he's just standing there saying nothing, I'm laughing.' The car rental agency accepted one of his pitches when they shot the commercial at TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York. 11 Mikey Day starring in a Dollar Car Rental commercial. Charles Roussel for Dollar Car Rental 'In the spot where I play the intense dog dad talking to my dog, I pitched the line, 'I tell everyone at work you're my human son. Which is pretty weird for a rental car commercial. But they were into it which made me happy,' he shared. 'They weren't scared of getting weird so they're my kind of people.' Advertisement 11 Mikey Day in the Dollar Car Rental ad. Charles Roussel for Dollar Car Rental Following the news that the UK is launching its own 'SNL' series, Day told The Post he expects great things from the all-British cast. 'British comedy/comedians have been so influential to comedy as a whole, so I think it's great. I'm curious what the show will be like,' he said. 'Sometimes British humor's a little more subtle so maybe it will be a little less loud than its American counterpart?' 11 Mikey Day attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special in February. WireImage Advertisement Day also said that one of the wildest, unscripted moments he's witnessed on the show was 'Heidi [Gardner] breaking character when she turned around and saw me as Butt-Head,' referring to the 2024 'Beavis and Butt-Head' sketch starring Ryan Gosling. 11 Mikey Day, Michael Longfellow, Jon Hamm on 'SNL' on April 12, 2025. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images Some of Day's other most memorable sketches include 'Spelling Bee' with Will Forte, 'Haunted Elevator' with Tom Hanks, 'Washington's Dream' with Nate Bargatze, and 'Lord Gaga' with Colin Jost on 'Weekend Update.' After over 10 years of working on the show, Day told The Post he's more focused on the present rather than the future of his career. Advertisement 'The show has trained me to not think beyond the week in front of me,' he said. 'So right now all I'm thinking about are ideas for [next episode's guest] Quinta Brunson.'
Khaleej Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dollar Car Rental UAE introduces digital-first travel solutions at ATM 2025
Dollar Car Rental UAE is set to unveil a new suite of smart, customer-centric mobility solutions at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, as it aligns its offerings with the future of global tourism, where innovation, technology and enhanced connectivity are taking centre stage. Driving innovation in the UAE's travel landscape The Middle East travel sector is on a steady growth trajectory, with the region expected to achieve a 6.19 per cent CAGR between 2025 and 2029, fuelled by increasing air connectivity, a thriving luxury tourism segment, and digital transformation. As the region positions itself as a global tourism hub, Dollar Car Rental UAE is strategically aligning its products to support this momentum with solutions tailored to both business and leisure travellers. Marwan Almulla, general manager of Dollar Car Rental in Dubai and Oman, said: "We're reimagining what mobility means in a world where convenience, technology, and personalisation are no longer optional. Our focus is on creating smarter experiences that fit seamlessly into people's lives, whether they're here for business, leisure, or both. This is the future of mobility, and it starts now." In response to growing demand for more personalised, tech-enabled travel experiences, Dollar Car Rental UAE will use its presence at ATM 2025 to showcase how mobility can evolve to meet the expectations of the modern traveller. With convenience, flexibility and digital-first service now at the forefront of consumer priorities, the brand will unveil three new customer-centric offerings designed to streamline and elevate the rental experience. The company actively incorporates customer feedback into its product development processes, ensuring it delivers the best value for money. Visitors will be able to explore these innovations through interactive demonstrations of next-generation booking and mobility tools, while engaging in activities such as a Spin the Wheel game, product quizzes and daily raffles. On-ground experts will also be available to discuss new business and fleet solutions tailored for corporate clients looking to optimise transportation strategies in a fast-changing market. As the UAE cements its status as a global travel hub, Dollar Car Rental UAE's new initiatives underscore the brand's commitment to future-focused service. From digital transformation to premium customer care, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the next phase of travel innovation. "ATM is a key platform for us to engage with partners, explore new opportunities, and highlight how we're evolving to meet the changing needs of today's traveller. We're excited to connect with the industry, share our vision for smarter mobility, and forge collaborations that will shape the future of travel in the UAE and beyond," Almulla added. Held under the theme "Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow's Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity," ATM 2025 is poised to bring together industry leaders and disruptors from around the world. Visitors can find Dollar Car Rental UAE at Booth TM0581 during Arabian Travel Market 2025.
Mid East Info
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Dollar's New Launch at ATM 2025 Promises Less Hassle, More Freedom
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Arabian Travel Market 2025 is set to spotlight the future of global tourism, with innovation, technology, and enhanced connectivity taking centre stage. Among the brands making bold moves at this year's event is Dollar Car Rental UAE, which will debut a new suite of smart, customer-centric mobility solutions. Driving Innovation in the UAE's Travel Landscape The Middle East travel sector is on a steady growth trajectory, with the region expected to achieve a 6.19% CAGR between 2025 and 2029, fuelled by increasing air connectivity, a thriving luxury tourism segment, and digital transformation. As the region positions itself as a global tourism hub, Dollar Car Rental UAE is strategically aligning its offerings to support this momentum with products tailored to both business and leisure travellers. 'We're reimagining what mobility means in a world where convenience, technology, and personalisation are no longer optional,' said Marwan Almulla, General Manager of Dollar Car Rental in Dubai and Oman. 'Our focus is on creating smarter experiences that fit seamlessly into people's lives, whether they're here for business, leisure, or both. This is the future of mobility, and it starts now.' In response to growing demand for more personalised, tech-enabled travel experiences, Dollar Car Rental UAE is using its presence at ATM 2025 to show how mobility can evolve to meet the expectations of the modern traveller. With convenience, flexibility, and digital-first service now at the forefront of consumer priorities, the brand will unveil three new customer-centric offerings designed to streamline and elevate the rental experience. To achieve this, they actively incorporate customer feedback into their product development processes, ensuring they deliver the best value for money. Visitors will be able to explore these innovations through interactive demonstrations of next-gen booking and mobility tools, while engaging in activities such as a Spin the Wheel game, product quizzes, and daily raffles that aim to keep the experience lively. On-ground experts will also be available to discuss new business and fleet solutions tailored for corporate clients looking to optimise transportation strategies in a fast-changing market. As the UAE cements its status as a global travel hub, Dollar Car Rental UAE's new initiatives are a clear sign of the brand's commitment to future-focused service. From digital transformation to premium customer care, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the next chapter of travel innovation. 'ATM is a key platform for us to engage with partners, explore new opportunities, and highlight how we're evolving to meet the changing needs of today's traveller. We're excited to connect with the industry, share our vision for smarter mobility, and forge collaborations that will shape the future of travel in the UAE and beyond,' Almulla added. Held under the theme 'Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow's Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity,' ATM 2025 is poised to bring together industry leaders and disruptors from around the world. Visitors can explore the full experience and connect with the team behind the transformation at Dollar's booth, Booth TM0581, at ATM 2025, during Arabian Travel Market 2025.
