SNL Cold Open Last Week

SNL Viewers Praise James Talarico's Cameo

'SNL' cold open skewers Trump over midterms, James Talarico cameos

The sketch began with Sarah Sherman as Chuck Schumer and Kenan Thompson as Hakeem Jeffries celebrating the Democrats' big night.

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'SNL': James Talarico Crashes Cold Open as Trump Laments Blue Tsunami

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James Talarico Stuns ‘SNL’ With Post-Midterms Cameo & “Trump Freezers” Swipe

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In Talarico’s Texas, a Different Kind of Christianity Ascends

Senator-elect James Talarico’s progressive Christianity seemed to resonate for many in a state whose politics and culture have been dominated by conservative evangelicalism.

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SNL cold open takes on Trump, midterms with James Talarico cameo

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James Talarico pays respect in Houston before surprise 'SNL' cameo

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SNL Viewers Praise James Talarico's Cameo After Historic Texas Win: 'What a Wonderful Surprise!'

The biggest surprise came when Trump's character brought up Talarico, referring to the newly elected senator as "Talafreako."

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SNL cold open: James Talarico crashes Trump’s post-election rant

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‘SNL’ Cold Open: James Talarico Crashes Set After Midterm Election Win

Is SNL New Tonight, October 31, 2026? About This Week's Host & Musical Guest

The singer-songwriter will perform for the second time as Musical Guest, following her debut in Season 50 on December 14, 2024. Abrams performed "That's So True" and "I Love You, I'm Sorry" during the Chris Rock-hosted show.

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'SNL' cold open: Hegseth welcomes soldiers back from Operation Fury

Colin Jost returned as an especially rowdy Pete Hegseth in this week's "Saturday Night Live" cold open, welcoming home sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after nearly a year at sea. The Oct. 10 sketch opened with an introduction to the ship's returning ...

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‘SNL’ Spoofs Nicki Minaj’s Trump Rally Appearance in Halloween Cold Open

Saturday Night Live tackled political campaigning and spooky season traditions in equal measure during its Halloween episode cold open, taking aim at Nicki Minaj following her surprise appearance at a Donald Trump campaign rally.