Dave Chappelle will certainly be delivering reside comedy this weekend on Saturday Night Live, whatever the news cycle.
This Saturday’s episode of the long-running NBC comedy collection marks the comic’s third time internet hosting. On Thursday, SNL launched promos touting Chappelle’s look, together with one clip that appeared to poke enjoyable on the social media backlash surrounding the latest announcement of his return.
After Chappelle proclaims that he’s internet hosting with musical visitor Black Star, castmember Ego Nwodim is seemingly confused and asks, “Wait, we’re doing it live?” When Chappelle confirms that they’re, she responds, “With you?”
Chappelle responds, “Obviously,” main Nwodim to fireside again, “In this news cycle?” Upon the Chappelle Show star’s affirmation, Nwodim pointedly responds, “Interesting.”
In a special spot, Chappelle quips that he shall be internet hosting “in an episode that’s so Black, it’s gonna be on BET.”
Chappelle’s choice spurred criticism in gentle of his controversial jokes centered on the transgender group from his 2021 Netflix particular The Closer. The New York Post reported this week that some SNL employees writers have chosen to take a seat out the episode, citing an unnamed supply, though the comic’s consultant advised the outlet that there was “no evidence of a boycott.”
It was broadly reported that SNL author Celeste Yim, who makes use of they/them pronouns, had lately posted a message to their Instagram tales that seemingly referenced Chappelle’s deliberate look. “I’m trans and non-binary. Transphobia is murder and it should be condemned,” learn Yim’s message, in keeping with a screenshot shared to Reddit.
All three of Chappelle’s SNL internet hosting appearances can have aired lower than every week after a nationwide election, together with his most up-to-date going down Nov. 7, 2020.
Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. on NBC.
