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 crashes first SNL cold open post Midterms and first-time host Druski revives his controversial whiteface
James Talarico crashes first SNL cold open post Midterms and first-time host Druski revives his controversial whiteface

The Independent • 9 Նոյ 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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'SNL' cold open skewers Trump over midterms, James Talarico cameos
'SNL' cold open skewers Trump over midterms, James Talarico cameos

USA Today • 8 Նոյ 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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Sen.-elect James Talarico kicks off ‘SNL’ days after historic win in Texas
Sen.-elect James Talarico kicks off ‘SNL’ days after historic win in Texas

NBC News • 8 Նոյ 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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James Talarico Appears in SNL Cold Open as Himself
James Talarico Appears in SNL Cold Open as Himself

The Hollywood Reporter • 8 Նոյ 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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James Talarico, senator-elect of Texas, addresses Trump in ‘SNL’ cold open
James Talarico, senator-elect of Texas, addresses Trump in ‘SNL’ cold open

Los Angeles Times • 8 Նոյ 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 Crashes Donald Trump
Texas Senator-Elect James Talarico Crashes Donald Trump

Variety • 8 Նոյ 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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'SNL': James Talarico Crashes Cold Open as Trump Laments Blue Tsunami
'SNL': James Talarico Crashes Cold Open as Trump Laments Blue Tsunami

Yahoo • 8 Նոյ 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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