Jon Hamm Returns to Saturday Night Live Alongside Lizzo and Kieran Culkin
On April 12, 2025, Saturday Night Live welcomed back Jon Hamm as host for the fourth time, marking his first appearance since 2010. The episode featured Lizzo as the musical guest, creating a buzz among fans. Hamm reflected on his previous roles in the show, highlighting that in addition to hosting, he has made an impressive 14 cameo appearances.
A Surprise Visit from Kieran Culkin
During his opening monologue, Hamm humorously discussed the advantages of surprise guest appearances, setting the stage for a lively exchange when Kieran Culkin made an unexpected entrance. The audience erupted in cheers as the two engaged in playful banter.
“Alright, whatever dude, you know, that Mad Men was better than Succession,” Hamm joked.
Culkin, known for his role in Succession, simply exited the stage without disputing Hamm’s claim, paving the way for subsequent sketches that played off their iconic shows.
Political Satire Takes Center Stage
The episode took a humorous jab at Donald Trump’s recent tariff policy through a sketch that cleverly intertwined biblical references. Mikey Day portrayed Jesus while James Austin Johnson reprised his role as Trump. The scene humorously likened Trump’s economic maneuvers to Jesus’ cleansing of the temple, providing an incisive commentary on contemporary political issues.
“Many people are even calling me the Messiah for the mess I made out of the economy,” Johnson’s Trump declared.
In this sketch, the narrative suggested that Trump wasn’t merely disrupting one aspect of the economy but overhauling the entire nation. He responded to the backlash from international leaders, including a fictional call from the Canadian Prime Minister:
“‘Sir, if you do this, you will upend the global economy.’ And I said, ‘Let me cook!'”
The blending of humor with significant political undertones continued as Trump compared the fluctuating stock market to the resurrection of Jesus, showcasing the sketch’s clever juxtaposition of faith and current events.
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Don’t miss out on the latest comedic commentary and captivating performances from this exciting episode of Saturday Night Live, available for streaming on NBC and Peacock.