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Druski Hosts SNL, The Strokes Perform
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In Short: Comedian Druski made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, with The Strokes performing as musical guests.
SNL Host Druski Does an Impression of The Strokes. Saturday Night Live
Comedian Druski hosted Saturday Night Live on November 7, marking his first time on the iconic NBC sketch comedy show.
Druski's hosting debut included a variety of sketches, such as 'Dru Can See Everything,' where he played himself alongside Jane Wickline and Ben Marshall, and 'Golden Age of Hip Hop,' a parody of a socially conscious hip-hop group.
In one sketch, Druski portrayed a nightmare birthday girl who berates her friend for eating fajitas and wearing a black bodycon dress.
Druski also showed off his vocal chops in a sketch where he celebrates a rejected proposal with a full performance, complete with backup singers, dancers, and a rap verse by Ben Marshall.
The Strokes performed two songs from their latest album, 'Reality Awaits': 'Lonely in the Future' and 'Going Shopping.' The latter featured a surprise appearance by actor Walton Goggins, who played bongos as he does in the song's music video.
Druski's hosting debut was notable for being the first time a digital content creator hosted SNL, reflecting the shift in the entertainment industry.
The Strokes' performance marked their fifth appearance on SNL, following previous visits in 2002, 2006, 2011, and 2020.
Druski's hosting debut was met with mixed reactions from fans, with some excited for his unpredictable approach and others more focused on The Strokes' performance.
The episode also featured a commercial for 'My Corner Guy,' a fitness service where Druski plays the titular character who objectifies people based on their progress.
What this adds
Druski's hosting debut was a historic moment for SNL, showcasing the shift towards digital content creators.
The Strokes' performance was their fifth on SNL, continuing their legacy as a New York indie rock band.
The episode included a variety of sketches and musical performances, reflecting Druski's comedic style and the band's musical presence.
What's confirmed
- The Strokes are returning to Saturday Night Live tonight, November 7, for their fifth appearance as musical guests.
- The Strokes return to SNL on November 7 with Druski hosting.
- The comedian and actor is currently starring in Prime Video’s “Madden” and performing across the country on his “Mister Whatever” stand-up tour.
- The Strokes will make their fifth appearance as musical guests on the show while promoting their latest album, “Reality Awaits,” and touring.
- According to Deadline, Druski will host the episode alongside musical guest The Strokes as he prepares for the December premiere of his Netflix comedy series, Collect and Praise.
- They opened with ‘Lonely In The Future’, before returning later in the show to perform ‘Going Shopping’, both taken from their seventh studio album ‘Reality Awaits’, which arrived in July.
- The Strokes rocked Saturday Night Live with two new songs and a surprise appearance by Walton Goggins.
What's still developing
- Druski’s hosting debut kicked off with “Washington in Focus,” a predominantly Black news panel show, featuring Druski, Kenan Thompson, Andrew Dismukes and new cast member Saidah Belo-Osagie, joking about recent white politicians with Black names who won the midterm elections.
- Druski shows off his vocal chops in one sketch of Sarah Sherman and Culhane on a date, in which he proposes to her, only to be rejected while Druski continues with his celebration performance, complete with backup singers, dancers, a marching band and a rap verse by Dismukes as Sherman’s estranged father, plus Wickline on bagpipes and Marshall as the ASL interpreter.
- A wedding sketch featuring Hernandez as the groom and Belo-Osagie as the bride, sees Druski and new cast member Grace Reiter plays incredibly committed wedding photographers who get a little too close for comfort.
- In “Two Men Attempt to Make a Purchase at a Dominican Phone Store,” Druski gets into some hilarious antics with Marcello Hernandez as two Dominican employees serving Mikey Day and Jeremy Culhane.
- The New York rock band will perform on Season 52, Episode 5, with comedian Druski making his hosting debut in a historic booking for the long-running NBC show.
- Promotional videos for tonight’s episode have already teased his unpredictable approach, including a bit in which he pretends to be both host and musical guest while pantomiming guitar solos alongside The Strokes and cast member Sarah Sherman.
- Saturday Night Live has spent decades being one of television’s most recognisable comedy platforms, while a whole generation of comedians built careers without necessarily following the traditional path, and Druski represents the shift.
- Druski built his audience through online comedy, eventually turning that popularity into opportunities across entertainment, and the hosting announcement has attracted attention among viewers and beyond.
- Gonna be watching snl only for the strokes bc omg it is the unfunniest shit ever A reaction from @anubetch was their rather amusing discovery, writing, “the concept of there being an SNL ad for an episode with Druski and The Strokes in Vaughan, ON, Canada”. the concept of there being an SNL ad for an episode with Druski and The Strokes in Vaughan, ON, Canada The fans on X have already started imagining the kind of television experience that Druski could deliver.
- While some are ready to see what Druski brings to Studio 8H, some seem to be tracking the clock a little more than normal, counting down the hours until The Strokes perform.
- In “Golden Age of Hip Hop,” Druski plays a member of the ’80s hip-hop group Lenny and the Street-Smart Crew with Johnson, Marshall, Kam Patterson and Tommy Brennan, featuring their single “Gangs Ain’t Good (Free Your Mind)” and a casually homophobic track, along with its apology track.
- For his goodnights, Druski was joined not only by Stone and James Talarico—who made a cold open appearance after his midterms victory—but also Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Walton Goggins, Michael B.