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Boston Globe
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From Kamala's cameo to Domingo's debut, here are ‘SNL' season 50's biggest moments (so far)
From left: Maya Rudolph and Kamala Harris during the Nov. 2, 2024, episode of "SNL." NBC/Will Heath/NBC As the clock ticked down on the 2024 presidential election, Democratic nominee and now former vice president Kamala Harris Advertisement 2. 'SNL' taps Bill Burr as post-election host Host Bill Burr during his "SNL" monologue on Nov. 9, 2024. NBC/Will Heath/NBC 3. Morgan Wallen walks off during the goodbyes Morgan Wallen and Mikey Madison on "SNL" March 29. NBC/Will Heath/NBC Country musician Advertisement 4. Dave Chappelle delivers longest monologue in 'SNL' history Host Dave Chappelle during "SNL" promos on Jan. 14. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC While 5. Marcello Hernández debuts Domingo From left: Sarah Sherman, Ariana Grande, Marcello Hernández, Heidi Gardner, and Ego Nwodim on "SNL" Oct. 12. NBC/Will Heath/NBC The biggest breakout character of season 50 has to be lovable lothario Domingo, played by cast member Marcello Hernández. The singing ladies man debuted in the 6. 'The White Potus' drama Jon Hamm on "SNL" April 12. NBC/Holland Rainwater/NBC 'SNL' gave 'The White Lotus' a White House makeover with its Advertisement 7. Audience accidentally curses live on air From left: Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, and Michael Che on "SNL" April 5. NBC/Will Heath / NBC A big no-no of live broadcast television is swearing on air, but that didn't stop the 'SNL' audience members from cursing during Weekend Update on 8. 'SNL50′ special brings the feels Adam Sandler during the "SNL50" special. NBC/Theo Wargo/NBC February's 9. Timothée Chalamet pulls double duty, honors Bob Dylan Timothée Chalamet on "SNL" Jan. 25. NBC/Will Heath/NBC It's not often that a celebrity who isn't a full-time musician will pull double duty as both host and musical guest. But that didn't stop star Timothée Chalamet from crooning while hosting the Advertisement 10. Lady Gaga brings down the house Lady Gaga performs on "SNL" March 8. NBC/Will Heath/NBC Speaking of stars pulling double duty, Lady Gaga also served as both host and musical guest on the 11. Martin Short joins the Five Timers Club From left: Melissa McCarthy, Paul Rudd, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, John Mulaney, Martin Short, Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Fallon, Emma Stone, and Scarlett Johansson on "SNL" Dec. 21. NBC/Will Heath/NBC It's a running tradition on 'SNL' to welcome guests who host the show five times into its illustrious Five Timers Club. Comedian Martin Short finally earned his jacket during the 12. 'SNL' tackles Trump's tariffs James Austin Johnson as President Donald Trump on "SNL" April 5. NBC/Will Heath / NBC President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office has inspired quite a few moments during season 50, but the show really got the internet talking with its take on his tariff announcements, with a video of the scene earning nearly 9 million YouTube views. During the April 5 cold open, 'SNL' poked fun at the president's reciprocal tariff chart, with a little help from Mike Myers as Elon Musk. 5 other skits and moments we loved from 'SNL' season 50 From left: Bowen Yang and Colin Jost on "SNL" Sept. 28. NBC/Will Heath/NBC Irish Americans: Irish actor Paul Mescal gives Irish Americans their dream Emerald Isle welcome in this hilarious cut-for-time skit. Moo Deng: Bowen Yang helped kick off the season in style by channeling his inner Moo Deng during the season premiere's Weekend Update. Advertisement Odd couple: Marcello Hernández and Jane Wickline star as the couple you can't believe is together in another memorable Weekend Update sketch. CouplaBeers: Shane Gillis stars in the best parody commercial of the season with this faux ad promoting beer as a new medication for dealing with life's problems. Goth kid on vacation: Jack Black goes full My Chemical Romance in this musical skit about a goth kid dealing with a family vacation. Matt Juul can be reached at
South China Morning Post
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
SNL50: Who is Marcello Hernández's youthful Cuban mum Isabel Cancela? She's appeared with the Saturday Night Live star in a T-Mobile advert, and she inspired her son's viral skit with Pedro Pascal
One of Saturday Night Live's hottest new faces – Marcello Hernández – delighted viewers of the show's anniversary special on Sunday night when he performed an extended version of the viral Domingo sketch with Bad Bunny and Pedro Pascal. The rising star regularly uses his Latino roots to comic effect – including in his stand up, in which he often talks about his relationship to his Cuban mother. But despite being the subject of many of Hernández's jokes and skits, his mum Isabel Cancela gamely accompanied her son to the SNL50 event to celebrate the show's half a century on air – and they clearly share a close bond. Advertisement Marcello Hernández is one of SNL's current cast members and a rising star. Photo: @marcellohdz/Instagram The mother and son duo opted for a classy look during their red carpet appearance, with Hernández dressing up in a dapper tuxedo and Cancela stunning in a dazzling head-to-toe black ensemble. 'I'm grateful, I'm very blessed and the best part is that my mum gets to come and see it all because she saw me from the very beginning,' he told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet. 'It's fantastic, I'm having a great time. It's the best weekend,' Cancela chimed in. Here's what we know about Marcello Hernández's supportive – and very youthful – mother, Isabel Cancela. Isabel Cancela is from Cuba Marcello Hernández's mum Isabel Cancela was born in Cuba. Photo: @marcellohdz/Instagram Isabel Cancela hails from Cuba. She fled the island country with her family when she was 12, moved to Spain and then the Dominican Republic before relocating to the US alone, according to Variety.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘SNL50' sketch: Domingo, Sabrina Carpenter, Pedro Pascal, and Bad Bunny crash wedding in chaos
Marcello Hernández's Domingo made a chaotic return during Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Special, crashing yet another wedding in a star-studded musical parody. The sketch, centered around a vow renewal ceremony, featured Chloe Fineman and Andrew Dismukes as the bride and groom. domingo!!! — Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) It all begins with Molly Shannon and Martin Short, before Sabrina Carpenter enters with Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman to spoof Wicked. The scene escalates into a parody of Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me," setting the stage for Domingo's dramatic arrival. As the mayhem unfolds, Pedro Pascal joins as Renaldo, the groom's former fling, only to be revealed as Domingo's long-lost brother. Just when it seems like things couldn't get wilder, Bad Bunny enters, completing the trio of brothers that every wife should steer clear of. The madness continues with appearances from Bowen Yang, Andy Samberg, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett, who spoof Carpenter's Grammy-winning single "Espresso." The sketch culminates with an overpacked stage, featuring the entire cast in a hilariously chaotic finale. The SNL50 special, airing on NBC and Peacock, has delivered unforgettable moments, and Domingo's latest wedding heist is undoubtedly one of the night's most talked-about sketches.
