Druski hosts 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time
Comedian and online creator Druski hosted Saturday Night Live on November 7, his first time hosting; in his monologue he called himself the first internet content creator to host the show. Emma Stone, his co-star in the upcoming comedy The Catch, joined the monologue. Reviews were mixed: The A.V. Club gave the episode a C+. The most-discussed sketch, per Yahoo, was 'Dru Can See Everything,' a parody of the trailer for the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything.
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Why it matters
Druski built his audience online, with about 15.6 million TikTok followers and 13.6 million on Instagram, according to Yahoo, and the episode drew attention as a test of a digital creator leading the show. Critics were split: The A.V. Club graded the episode C+.
What to watch
John Mulaney hosts SNL next Saturday, November 14, with musical guest Phoebe Bridgers, according to Yahoo.
Sources
- Yahoo Entertainment: Druski's 'SNL' debut drew mixed reviews
- The A.V. Club: Druski's first SNL hosting gig (recap)
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