SNL, Olivia Rodrigo hosts; Aziz Ansari debuts as Kash Patel

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Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and performed in the episode's musical segments. Aziz Ansari opened the show cold as former Trump aide Kash Patel, delivering the line "Guys I got some bad news. Splinter died." Rodrigo's appearance continues pop stars' recurring role as SNL hosts, and Ansari's Patel turned the episode toward direct political satire about the Trump administration's inner circle.

Matt Mitovich

@mattmitovich.bsky.social

Debbie Harry introduces Olivia Rodrigo in her first #SNL appearance in more than 38 years.

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Jenny Lens, Punk Pioneers Photographer49

Debbie looks just like I photographed her, Feb 1977. She's hugely talented. And very kind. Thanks for posting! (Not trying to sell. But show ya what she looked like at the Whisky, sharing the bill with the Ramones. Fun times!)

Chai Komanduri12

I felt a bit sad that the audience didn’t clap or react to her appearance as they did later for Connor Storie.

TheRoadie.11

Women rockers are aging way better than the men. Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Pat Benetar, The Wilson sisters, all still putting on great performances.

bellinghamfitz9

This woman is a gdam hero

Robert Democracy Illes5

She hasn't changed a bit.

Enyalois3

I saw blondie at riot fest in chicago back in 2013 and outside of their great performance, I remember X thanking debbie for having them on the tour.

KUNA2

that's a blast from the past. love seeing Blondie's influence still making waves

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@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social

Aziz Ansari is SNL's Kash Patel Even the annoying high pitching voice was the same 😂🤣😅

37347d ago

Luca Migo ❌👑

@victinibcn.bsky.social

Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel yesterday night on SNL. He even nailed the crazy stare 😂

30946d ago

D. Chloe3

He did, and they were spot on fantastic

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@groguspeak.bsky.social

"I'm the first Indian person to suck at their job" lol Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel is comedy gold. #SNL

30146d ago

klassmi.bsky.social6

American comedians still carry the Stars and Stripes high 👏🏻 in the Land Of The #MadHatters 🤠

Becky3

The high five at the end!!!

salart60.bsky.social3

“You should be reporting on the historic nature of my appointment. I’m a trail blazer, I’m the the first Indian person to suck at their job. Everyone says Indian people are smart hardworking, incredibly intelligent. I proved without a shadow of a doubt, we can be just as incapable as the whites.”

Molly Ploofkins

@mollyploofkins.bsky.social

Aziz Ansari nails Kash Patel impersonation on SNL cold open

25846d ago

bsky.app/profile/mjth... Just gotta do it, I can’t help it

Fodder6502

crossed the Ts and bulged the eyes. There were some great lines during that opening.

Mebs ⭕️

@mebs.bsky.social

Aziz Ansari as FBI director Kash Patel on SNL tonight. Can't wait to watch this 🤣

24347d ago

reba alliance2

👀 oh this gonna be good

Auggie Ford2

Prepare yourself for the ShopTV sketch. 🤣 My daughter likes Olivia Rodrigo so I was thinking of watching this episode with her tomorrow after her volleyball tourney. Glad I’m screening it first. She doesn’t need to be thinking about that sketch. 🤣🤣🤣 #FastForward

jamesdjt.bsky.social2

That was good. He played Kash perfectly.

hammancheez

@hammancheez.bsky.social

my girl Olivia Rodrigo is trending so have a treat

15947d ago

Heated Rivalry News

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Another angle of Connor introducing Olivia Rodrigo on SNL! via nbcsnl on instagram

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Phlox4

That dude in the white t-shirt is staring Connor's ass (as he should).

Bea3

hey connor, i will give you the same reassurance i used to give my middle and high school students: you don't have to hold onto it, it's not going to fall off.

Blue Virginia

@bluevirginia.bsky.social

Hahahaha, nice job by SNL on this "Pete Hegseth" and "Kash Patel" skit. bluevirginia.us/2026/05/sund...

Screenshot of "Kash Patel" (Aziz Ansari) on SNL last night, saying he's the "first Indian person to suck at their job"

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Stereogum

@stereogum.com

Tonight was Olivia Rodrigo's third appearance and first time hosting 'SNL.' She sang America's current #1 song "drop dead" and debuted "begged" with Weyes Blood. Other surprise cameos included Debbie Harry, Connor Storrie, and Aziz Ansari (as FBI Director Kash Patel). stereogum.com/2497709/oliv...

11847d ago

Stereogum45

"I'm a trailblazer," said Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel. "I'm the first Indian person to suck at their job." stereogum.com/2497709/oliv...

#TuckFrump

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Kash Patel Gets Absolutely Smoked in Punishing SNL Sendup By Aziz Ansari: ‘I’m the First Indian Person to Suck at Their Job!’ #Mediaite

8546d ago

Amanda Rae

@manndaraee.bsky.social

Aziz Ansari finally as Kash Patel 😭 he was made for this haha his crazy eyes 😭😭 screaming #SNL

11047d ago

courtney01.bsky.social

@courtney01.bsky.social

The joys of watching comedians on their A game ... Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump SNL doing it's best to help us laugh ... instead of cry.

10046d ago

Richard Wayne Bowling

@rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social

Debbie Harry on SNL! She only introduced Olivia Rodrigo, but still!

9647d ago

Inyalowda3

Any Debbie Harry sighting is a good one.

Raw Story

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Famous comedian Aziz Ansari delivered a sharp critique of Kash Patel during his appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, playing the controversial Trump nominee in a sketch that used humor to highlight concerns about his qualifications.

5946d ago

🇺🇸 Political Soup™2

> ..."I'm a trailblazer. I'm the first Indian person to suck at their job... Everyone says Indian people are smart, hardworking, incredibly intelligent. I prove without a shadow of a doubt that we can be just as incapable and incompetent as the whites." Aziz might be criminally INDICTED for this?

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