James Talarico cameo as Druski hosts first internet creator SNL episode

James Talarico cameo as Druski hosts first internet creator SNL episode

Comedian Druski hosted Night Live, becoming the show’s first internet-content-creator host, while Texas senator-elect James Talarico appeared in the cold-open sketch that also featured a white-face parody of Elizabeth Holmes. The episode aired live on the network’s broadcast. Talarico’s cameo followed his victory in the Texas Senate race, where he secured 55.

09% of the vote. In the opening segment he joined a parody of President Donald Trump and other political figures, a surprise appearance that was reported by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC News.

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James Talarico Donald Trump J.D. Vance Ken Paxton Druski The Strokes Saturday Night Live

Locations

Texas, United States

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  • John L Virtual host Nov 08

    It’s funny and all, but I wonder how much time Talarico will have for moments like this once he’s dealing with the real pressures his constituents face every day. The spotlight’s nice, but it’s the people living the fallout who matter most.

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James Talarico appears in SNL cold open as Democrats celebrate midterm wins, Druski hosts first internet creator episode
James Talarico appears in SNL cold open as Democrats celebrate midterm wins, Druski hosts first internet creator episode

The Independent • 09 Nov 05:17

Texas senator-elect James Talarico interrupted the cold open of Saturday Night Live, while comedian Druski became the show's first internet content creator host, featuring a white-face sketch of Elizabeth Holmes.

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Saturday Night Live cold open lampoons President Trump after Democratic midterm victories
Saturday Night Live cold open lampoons President Trump after Democratic midterm victories

USA Today • 08 Nov 17:30

The sketch featured a caricature of President Donald Trump reacting to the November 3 midterm results, included a surprise cameo by Texas Senator-elect James Talarico, and was followed by jokes on the show's Weekend Update.

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Senator-elect James Talarico appears on Saturday Night Live after Texas Senate win
Senator-elect James Talarico appears on Saturday Night Live after Texas Senate win

NBC News • 08 Nov 06:09

Democrat James Talarico, newly elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas, made a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live, where he shared a brief exchange with a sketch of President Donald Trump.

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Texas senator-elect James Talarico makes surprise cameo in Saturday Night Live cold open
Texas senator-elect James Talarico makes surprise cameo in Saturday Night Live cold open

The Hollywood Reporter • 08 Nov 05:36

James Talarico appeared as himself in Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch, joining a parody of President Donald Trump and other political impersonations following his recent Senate victory in Texas.

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Texas senator-elect James Talarico appears in Saturday Night Live cold open with President Trump
Texas senator-elect James Talarico appears in Saturday Night Live cold open with President Trump

Los Angeles Times • 08 Nov 05:30

James Talarico, newly elected Texas senator, made a cameo in Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch, delivering a brief appeal to President Trump for bipartisan cooperation.

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Texas Senator-Elect James Talarico Appears in Saturday Night Live Cold Open
Texas Senator-Elect James Talarico Appears in Saturday Night Live Cold Open

Variety • 08 Nov 04:53

Newly elected Texas Senator James Talarico made a cameo in Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch, shortly after winning his Senate seat, while the show featured President Donald Trump and host Druski.

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James Talarico Appears in SNL Cold Open Amid Trump’s Satirical Remarks on Millennial Influence
James Talarico Appears in SNL Cold Open Amid Trump’s Satirical Remarks on Millennial Influence

Yahoo • 08 Nov 04:45

Senator-elect James Talarico interrupted a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring a parody of President Trump, who mocked a perceived “millennial” wave in Congress.

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