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New York Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Scarlett Johansson's ‘SNL' Season 50 finale abruptly ends — leaving viewers wondering who's saying goodbye
Goodbye from New York? The 'Saturday Night Live' Season 50 finale came to an abrupt end on May 17, leaving audiences speculating who from the cast may be leaving the show for good. Host Scarlett Johansson closed out the show with a traditional goodbye alongside the rest of the cast. However, the NBC variety show then quickly cut to a commercial for 'Suits L.A.' The program ended at 1:02 a.m., two minutes past the normal ending time on the East Coast. 5 Scarlett Johansson's 'SNL' finale came to an abrupt end Saturday night. @nbcsnl/X 5 Fans were left wondering who in the cast could be leaving the show for good. @nbcsnl/X The snafu led to audiences speculating who from the cast is leaving the show for good. After all, many stars tend to exit Studio 8H for the last time following a series finale. 'Lorne Michaels, wherever you are,' Johansson said onstage. 'You're not gonna want me to single you out, but congratulations. You are a singular man.' Bowen Yang, for his part, emotionally hugged castmate Sarah Sherman during the closing. 'If Bowen is leaving I won't be shocked,' one viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Another person wrote: 'It looked like Bowen was having long heartfelt hugs with everyone so he's my only guess to be leaving. Would explain some of the sketches they did for him [tonight].' 5 Bowen Yang previously fueled 'SNL' exit rumors in a People article. @nbcsnl/X In April, Yang blatantly told People that he would leave the show 'at some point.' 'SNL, it's just this moving, living, breathing thing,' he said. 'Especially after the 50th, I'm seeing what life after the show is like and how beautiful it is, and how so many people, no matter how long they were at the show, are just with their families and loving their lives and not letting the years take away any of that experience for them.' Mikey Day and Heidi Gardner also appeared sentimental and gave multiple hugs to the cast and crew. It's still unclear if Johansson's latest hosting gig was husband Colin Jost and Michael Che's last time behind the 'Weekend Update' desk, too. Fans have speculated that the pair will take the monumental 50th season as the opportunity to officially retire. In February, Che even proclaimed 'I'm not coming back, don't worry,' during a stand-up show at the University of Rochester. In one notable moment, the 'Jurassic Park Rebirth' actress, 40, joined Che, 41, and Jost, 42, for their 'Weekend Update' segment during the NBC variety show. 'Before I tell another joke, I wanna take this opportunity to apologize to someone I hurt, Scarlett, can you come out here?' Che asked. 'Y'know, last time we did joke-swap, I made Colin do some tasteless jokes comparing your vagina to Costco roast beef.' 'The fact is I was just lashing out because I'm jealous,' he joked. 'I've never even seen a human vagina. And notice I said 'human,' because I once spent the summer on a farm. You feel me?' 5 Johansson made history after hosting the show for the seventh time. NBC / SNL Che then went in for a high-five, which Johansson declined. 'And, Colin, I'm sorry too. Because I owe you everything,' Jost forced Che to say. 'When Colin discovered me, I was selling crack outside the Bronx Zoo. And now look at me, selling crack outside the American Girl doll store.' In Dec. 2024, Johansson made a cameo backstage while Che and Jost did their annual joke swap. The actress was given a heads up that Che would make a jab about her, but she didn't know how vulgar it really would be. 5 The actress got revenge on Weekend Update host Michael Che for his previous jokes about her. NBC / SNL At the time, Che made Jost read off the teleprompter: 'Costco has removed the roast beef sandwich from its menu. But I ain't trippin'. I've been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid.' Jost and Johansson, who married in 2020, are parents of son Cosmo, 3. She also shares daughter Rose, 10, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac. 'I feel like it's almost my responsibility to come up with some way to burn Michael back,' Johansson told Vanity Fair in a profile just days earlier. 'Retaliation, I'd say, should be expected. Others on the show could support this desire. Know what I mean?' In March, she told InStyle: 'I just can't believe that they went there. I was like — it was so gross. It was really gross,' she went on. 'And, like, old-school gross.' Johansson's episode also featured Mike Myers and Bad Bunny as the musical guest. Johansson made history on Saturday night, hosting the show for the seventh time. This made her the female star to have hosted 'SNL' the most times, beating out Tina Fey and Drew Barrymore. She previously hosted in January 2006, April 2007, November 2010, May 2015, March 2017 and December 2019. She's made cameos throughout the historic show, including doing multiple sketches for its three-hour 50th anniversary special, which aired on Feb. 16. Alec Baldwin, meanwhile, leads the most times for a male star hosting with a whopping 17 episodes.
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Scarlett Johansson closes out ‘SNL' season 50 with record-breaking return to the studio that changed her life
Scarlett Johansson hosts SNL for the seventh time on May 17, closing out Season 50 with a record-breaking appearance that cements her status as the most frequent female host in Saturday Night Live history Scarlett Johansson's historic 'SNL' hosting return is more than just another Saturday Night By the time cameras roll on May 17 at Studio 8H, Scarlett Johansson will have made history again. Returning for her seventh stint as host of Saturday Night Live , Johansson is not just closing out Season 50 of the iconic NBC comedy series, she is cementing her place as the show's most frequent female host of all for Johansson, SNL is not just another gig. It is where she met her husband, 'Weekend Update' co-anchor Colin Jost. The couple, married since 2020, now share one child, with Johansson also co-parenting another with ex-husband Romain Dauriac. Her May 17 return is more than just a comedy milestone, it is a full-circle moment in her personal and professional life. Also read: Did Morgan Wallen just ghost 'SNL'? Country star's exit sparks talk: here's what really happened Season 50 finale marks a milestone for Scarlett Johansson When SNL airs its Season 50 finale live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 17. Johansson will surpass comedy legends Drew Barrymore and Tina Fey in the female hosting ranks. The star first took the SNL stage back on January 14, 2006. Over the years, she has become a familiar and versatile figure on the sketch show, handling absurd comedy, political parody, and heartfelt monologues with equal ease. According to NBC, Alec Baldwin remains the all-time most frequent host with 17 episodes, while Steve Martin follows closely with 16. But Johansson's name now officially sits atop the leaderboard for female hosts, a testament to her continued relevance in Hollywood and enduring popularity with both audiences and cast season's finale is also a timely promotional boost for Johansson, who headlines the upcoming film Jurassic Park Rebirth .Bad Bunny brings the music to the Season 50 finale The SNL Season 50 finale will also feature a musical performance from Bad Bunny, who returns to the show after making headlines for his dual role as host and performer in October 2023. The chart-topping rapper and reggaeton star, known for hits like 'Tití Me Preguntó,' will take the stage as musical guest on May 17. Also read: Scarlett Johansson was shocked when husband Colin Jost made this risque joke about her on SNL. What really happened? Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Bad Bunny first appeared on SNL in 2021. His return adds star power to a finale already rich in cultural moments by blending comedy, music, and milestone history in a single night. Who's who in the current 'SNL' cast? This landmark SNL season has blended fresh faces with seasoned performers. Returning cast members for Season 50 include Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, and Bowen additions this season are Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline who have already started carving out their space in the show's fast-paced sketch terms of political impressions, James Austin Johnson reprised his portrayal of Donald Trump, while Bowen Yang stepped in as fictional Vice President JD Vance. Maya Rudolph returned briefly to play Vice President Kamala Harris, giving longtime fans a nostalgic boost. Also read: Bill Murray reveals he cried three times during SNL's 50th anniversary episode As Saturday Night Live wraps up its 50th season, Scarlett Johansson's return underscores the show's long legacy of launching careers, shaping culture, and sometimes, sparking lifelong love.
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who's hosting 'SNL' Season 50 tonight? How to watch finale
Season 50 of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" ends on May 17, with another host making a return appearance to the iconic late-night comedy sketch show. Hint: The popular actress is even married to a cast member. According to official "SNL" social media pages, Scarlett Johansson will host Episode 19 of Season 50. Married to "Weekend Update" co-host Colin Jost, Johansson is returning to host the long-time, award-winning comedy show for a seventh time. She first hosted on Jan. 14, 2006. Johansson, who stars in the upcoming film,"Jurassic Park Rebirth," met her "Weekend Update" co-anchor hubby on the "SNL" set. The pair married in 2020 and share one child. Johansson shares another child with ex-husband and businessman Romain Dauriac. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. According to NBC, after the May 17 episode, the actress will be the most frequent female host on the show's books, ahead of Drew Barrymore and Tina Fey. With 17 episodes under his belt, Alec Baldwin is the most frequent male host, the outlet reports, followed by Steve Martin, who has hosted 16 times. How to watch 'SNL' finale on May 17 The May 17 "SNL" final can be watched live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can also stream it the next day on Peacock. Who is the 'SNL' musical guest on May 17? Bad Bunny (born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) is the May 17 musical guest. The "Tití Me Preguntó" rapper first appeared as the show's musical guest in 2021. On Episode 2 of Season 49, airing Oct. 21, 2023, he pulled double duty as host and musical guest. Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast? James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President Donald Trump, while Bowen Yang played the role of Vice President JD Vance. Former cast member Maya Rudolph played the role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November presidential election. 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 Season 50 cast members include: Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim Jane Wicklin
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who's hosting 'SNL' Season 50 finale? See musical guest, how to watch
Who's hosting 'SNL' Season 50 finale? See musical guest, how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates 50 years of comedy Live from New York, it's the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." Season 50 of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" ends on May 17, with another host making a return appearance to the iconic late-night comedy sketch show. Hint: The popular actress is even married to a cast member. According to official "SNL" social media pages, Scarlett Johansson will host Episode 19 of Season 50. Married to "Weekend Update" co-host Colin Jost, Johansson is returning to host the long-time, award-winning comedy show for a seventh time. She first hosted on Jan. 14, 2006. Johansson, who stars in the upcoming film, "Jurassic Park Rebirth," met her "Weekend Update" co-anchor hubby on the "SNL" set. The pair married in 2020 and share one child. Johansson shares another child with ex-husband and businessman Romain Dauriac. According to NBC, after the May 17 episode, the actress will be the most frequent female host on the show's books, ahead of Drew Barrymore and Tina Fey. With 17 episodes under his belt, Alec Baldwin is the most frequent male host, the outlet reports, followed by Steve Martin, who has hosted 16 times. Controversial Aimee Lou Wood impression: 'SNL' star Sarah Sherman speaks up How to watch 'SNL' finale on May 17 The May 17 "SNL" final can be watched live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can also stream it the next day on Peacock. How 'Final Destination Bloodlines' blows up the franchise's formula Who is the 'SNL' musical guest on May 17? Bad Bunny (born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) is the May 17 musical guest. The "Tití Me Preguntó" rapper first appeared as the show's musical guest in 2021. On Episode 2 of Season 49, airing Oct. 21, 2023, he pulled double duty as host and musical guest. Saturday Night Live's best car sketches, parodies and fake ads Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast? James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President Donald Trump, while Bowen Yang played the role of Vice President JD Vance. Former cast member Maya Rudolph played the role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November presidential election. 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 Season 50 cast members include: Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim Jane Wicklin Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wednesday is the new Tuesday at AMC this summer
AMC Theatres said it will offer 50% ticket discounts on Wednesdays for Stubs Members. The move follows its successful Tuesday discounts. AMC's move follows a box office resurgence, despite a fall in attendance at its locations. AMC Theatres is making discount tickets available on a second day of the week in a bid to lure more moviegoers back to the big screen. Starting July 9, members of the AMC Stubs loyalty scheme will be able to buy tickets at a 50% discount on Wednesdays. The world's largest movie theatre operator said it would also continue to offer cheaper tickets on Tuesdays, which vary depending on location. The offer has made Tuesdays one of the best-attended days of the week because moviegoers looked for "great value," CEO Adam Aron said in a statement on Monday. "With the introduction by AMC of 50% off Wednesdays, we're looking to turn Wednesday into a similarly strong-attendance day for moviegoers at our theatres." AMC Stubs is free to join and the scheme has about 36 million members. For every $1 spent at a branch, 20 points can be earned and spent on snacks at theaters. The offer comes ahead of the much-anticipated releases of "Superman," "Jurassic Park Rebirth," and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The Kansas-headquartered firm said strong box office takings in recent weeks had made it possible to bring in the offer. "Realistically, we could not afford to have made this change to our ticket pricing strategy until the box office showed true signs of sustained recovery," Aron said. "But in April and now in May, the box office has been booming, and the remainder of 2025 appears poised to continue that upward box office trend." "A Minecraft Movie" is the year's highest-grossing film in the US, taking more than $400 million, followed by "Sinners" and "Captain America: Brave New World." Despite soaring ticket sales in theaters this year, AMC's attendance declined by 11% in the first quarter of 2025, and it reported a near-7% fall in revenues year-on-year. AMC recently altered terms and prices for its A-List offering, meaning subscribers can now see up to four movies a week rather than three. The stock rose 0.4% in premarket trading. Read the original article on Business Insider
