Kate McKinnon, the legendary comedian and former star of Saturday Night Live, made a triumphant return to the popular sketch comedy show this past weekend. Hosting the Christmas-themed episode, she was joined by some famous friends who helped make her return to Studio 8H truly special.
In an emotional monologue, McKinnon sang a heartwarming Christmas song and shared flashbacks from her time as a cast member on SNL. She expressed her joy at returning to the iconic stage and mentioned that the best part was running into old friends.
To her surprise, McKinnon was joined on stage by Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig, both of whom are celebrated SNL alumni themselves. The trio shared memories from their time on the show, with Wiig joking about how she looked herself up on Wikipedia and found herself credited in over 38,000 sketches.
In classic comedic fashion, the three friends bantered about their fictional Wikipedia pages, with Wiig claiming to have won 12 GRAMMY awards and to be dating Travis Kelce, while Rudolph humorously announced that she had won 29 GRAMMYs and was married to JAY-Z. McKinnon playfully questioned their sources, leading to a lighthearted exchange that delighted the audience.
The trio also kicked off the show with a festive Christmas tune, setting the tone for a joyous and celebratory evening. In addition to their involvement in the monologue, Wiig and Rudolph lent their comedic talents to live sketches and a memorable prerecorded music video sketch, adding to the laughter and entertainment of the episode.
The star-studded Christmas episode was a nostalgic and heartwarming trip down memory lane, filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of the holiday season. The return of McKinnon, alongside the comedic talents of Rudolph and Wiig, made for a truly special and unforgettable night on Saturday Night Live.
If you missed the episode, don’t worry, you can catch Saturday Night Live live, coast-to-coast, at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC. The show continues to be a fan-favorite, delivering hilarious sketches, memorable characters, and top-notch performances from an incredible cast.
As the holiday season approaches, this heartwarming and laughter-filled episode of Saturday Night Live was a perfect way to kick off the festive celebrations. The comedic chemistry between McKinnon, Rudolph, and Wiig, alongside the rest of the talented cast, made for a truly special and unforgettable evening of entertainment.
