Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the latest 'Saturday Night Live' cold open! The show's back with a bang, tackling hot topics like Venezuela, Minneapolis, and more!
In a hilarious twist, James Austin Johnson stepped into the role of President Donald Trump, catching us up on all the drama that's unfolded since the show's hiatus. From the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro to the tensions in Minneapolis, Johnson's Trump left no stone unturned.
But here's where it gets controversial... Colin Jost reprised his role as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, taking center stage to discuss the Venezuela situation. "We went in, stole their president!" Jost's Hegseth declared, adding that the US has its sights set on Iran next. A bold move, indeed!
The sketch also addressed the clashes in Minneapolis following the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good. Ashley Padilla, as Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, delivered a witty line: "Have we been perfect? Yes!" A clever play on words, don't you think?
And this is the part most people miss... Padilla's Noem went on to say, "Do I have the situation under control? Noem, I don't." A clever pun that had the audience in stitches!
The cold open didn't stop there. It also featured brief spoofs of other Trump-related news, including a viral moment where the president read a note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. And, in a casual announcement, Johnson's Trump dropped a bombshell: "Midterms are canceled!"
Hosted by Finn Wolfhard and featuring musical guest A$AP Rocky, the first new 'SNL' of 2026 was a star-studded affair. Wolfhard, fresh off the series finale of his Netflix show 'Stranger Things,' kicked off three consecutive weeks of new episodes.
Next up, Teyana Taylor will make her hosting debut, joined by musical guest Geese. Taylor's episode will be a hot topic, given the Oscar buzz surrounding her role in 'One Battle After Another,' for which she recently won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
And the week after that, Alexander Skarsgård will make his 'SNL' hosting debut, alongside musical guest Cardi B. Mark your calendars for these must-watch episodes!
So, what do you think? Are you excited for the upcoming 'SNL' episodes? Will Teyana Taylor's hosting debut live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your thoughts on these controversial topics and more!
