Aimee Lou Wood, who stars in HBO’s The White Lotus, suddenly found herself at the center of attention after photographers snapped pictures of her crying on the streets of London. At first, it seemed as if she was upset over a recent Saturday Night Live sketch that made fun of her role in The White Lotus.

Wood quickly posted on Instagram to set the record straight, explaining that her tears had nothing to do with the SNL skit, per Page 6. However, she later shared her thoughts about the sketch in a few Instagram stories. The SNL sketch, called “The White Potus,” was a parody of The White Lotus season three, swapping out the show’s main characters for Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

In the sketch, Sarah Sherman played Wood’s character, Chelsea, in a way that Wood found insulting. Sherman used an exaggerated British accent and wore fake teeth to imitate Wood’s appearance, which Wood took particular issue with.

Aimee Lou Wood was not crying over SNL skit

After the sketch aired, Wood spoke out on Instagram, calling it “unfunny and mean.” She said she was disappointed because the humor felt lazy and unoriginal, adding that there were smarter ways to poke fun at the show. She made it clear that she enjoys good satire but felt this parody crossed a line. Wood stressed that she isn’t overly sensitive and can handle jokes, but she thought the bit about her teeth was cruel and unfairly singled her out.

She pointed out that having a gap-toothed smile isn’t something that should be mocked, saying it’s not a flaw that deserves mean-spirited humor. Things got more complicated when Wood’s White Lotus co-star, Walton Goggins, had a completely different reaction to the sketch. Unlike Wood, Goggins publicly praised the parody on his Instagram, found by NY Post, using excited language to say how much he liked it.

Since Wood and Goggins don’t follow each other on social media and haven’t promoted the show together, this difference in opinion led to rumors that the two might not get along behind the scenes. Some fans even speculated that there was tension between them during the filming of The White Lotus season three, especially since other cast had hinted at possible conflicts before.

You’d think in the year of our lord, 2025, we’d be over making fun of people for their appearance, but apparently SNL didn’t get the memo. Now the sketch comedy show is under fire from fans due to a joke directed at The White Lotus star, Aimee Lou Wood.

On social media fans of the actress called out the skit titled “White Potus,” which saw caricatures of Donald Trump and his cabinet in place of the show’s original characters. While most of the comedy derived from poking fun at the president, the sketch was criticized for punching down, when comedian Sarah Sherman appeared as a caricature of Wood with exaggerated prominent teeth and a British accent.

Aimee Lou Wood appeared in the third season of The White Lotus as Chelsea and she quickly became a fan fave. The actress has also appeared in the popular Netflix shows Sex Education and Toxic Town.

Aimee Lou Wood gives her thoughts

Taking to Instagram the star gave her thoughts on the jokes about her appearance. She started off defending HBO, telling fans nobody at the network called her ugly, and that it was her own “paranoid” thoughts. She clarified that she spiralled after hearing showrunner, Mike White fought for her to be cast but that “HBO have been nothing but super ive.”

The actress then continued, “But whilst in honest mode – I did find the SNL thing mean and unfunny xo.” That’s a pretty fair assessment if you ask me. Wood continued, writing, “Such a shame cuz I had such a great time watching it a couple years ago. Yes, take the p*** for sure – that’s how the show is – but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?”

Fans agreed with Aimee

Thankfully Wood wasn’t alone in thinking the jokes were out of order. Many fans agreed and took to social media to call out SNL for the mean-spirited joke. One person on X compared it to “kicking a kitten for no reason.”

Others responded directly to Wood’s Instagram story voicing their for the actress. One person pointed out that everyone else being mocked was a political figure whereas Chelsea was the only character who wasn’t political and was only mocked for her physical appearance. Wood thanked fans for agreeing with her and itted that she was glad she had said something after all.

The main issue with the joke was that it just wasn’t funny. Wood, in a later Instagram post, writes that she isn’t “thin-skinned” and that she’s ok with jokes being made about her, but in this case “Chelsea was the only one punched down on.” In another post the actress informs her fans that she’s “had apologies from SNL.”

The drama around Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit from a recent episode of Saturday Night Live continues to unfold, with new details involving Kenan Thompson, Joe Jonas, a line of merchandise inspired by the fiasco. 

In case you missed it, Wallen — who was serving as the SNL musical guest — turned heads over the weekend when he delivered a sensational stage-exit before the credits had rolled. Since guests typically remain on stage and hug the sketch show’s cast, Wallen’s abrupt departure fuelled speculation that the country music singer had an unpleasant experience while shooting the episode, which was hosted by recent Oscar-winner Mikey Madison. 

Country artist Morgan Wallen skips the traditional SNL cast hugs during post-credits and walks off lastnight

followed by a post boarding his jet leaving saying "Get me to God's country"

he was the guest performer this weekend pic.twitter.com/rgFEPRCDOd

— SOUND | Victor Baez (@itsavibe) March 30, 2025

Now, those rumors have been given extra weight in the form of an insider who claims Wallen rejected a pitch by SNL writers to star in a sketch, with the role ultimately going to Jonas instead. The story goes that Wallen was supposed to feature on the bridge of the skit song “Big Dumb Line” alongside Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman and Madison. However, the singer turned down the part (per Variety), meaning the sketch ultimately went to air with Jonas in his place.

The source didn’t clarify why Wallen supposedly rejected the role, but SNL nonetheless went ahead with Jonas delivering a Europop-inspired song about waiting in “dumb” lines for even dumber foods, like “palad” (pizza and salad) and “fandy” (fish and candy). While he didn’t appear in that sketch, Wallen did perform two songs from his album during the episode, titled “I’m the Problem” and “Just in Case”. While the source remained tight-lipped about Wallen’s supposed beef with SNL, Thompson was far less vague about the fiasco. 

Big Dumb Line ft. Joe Jonas pic.twitter.com/zkd7g1sxof

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) March 30, 2025

The SNL castmate responded to all the hullabaloo in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. “I don’t know what goes through people’s minds when they decide to do stuff like that,” Thompson said of Wallen’s abrupt exit. The comedian said he was unsure whether Wallen “understood the assignment” that is a guest usually hanging on stage for the credits, or whether the musician “was really feeling a certain kind of way” about his SNL experience. 

“It’s definitely a spike in the norm,” Thompson added, saying castmates are “so used to everybody just turning around and high-fiving us” that Wallen’s departure made them “wonder what that’s about.” Thompson compared Wallen’s move to that of Prince — who similarly stage-exited during his own SNL musical guest spot — but said the difference is “Prince was notoriously kind of standoffish.” Just when you thought the drama couldn’t get any messier, Wallen decided on Monday to release a merch line inspired by the debacle. 

Kenan Thompson reacts to Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit on SNL:

“I thought maybe he had to go to the potty or something. […] I don't know what goes through people's minds when they decide to do stuff like that. I don't know if he understood the assignment or not, or if he was… pic.twitter.com/QlxYQFLCH5

— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 31, 2025

Yep, the musician announced on social media that he was selling an array of hats and t-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “God’s country,” which is exactly the term that landed him in hot water amid the SNL controversy. The speculation around Wallen reached fever-pitch when, in the wake of the episode, he shared an image of himself on a private jet with the caption: “Get me to God’s country,” which many fans took as evidence that he was eager to leave his SNL experience behind him. 

Now, Wallen is cashing-in on the phrase, but Thompson isn’t too impressed. “The ‘God’s country’ of it all is strange because it’s like, what are you trying to say?” Thompson said of Wallen’s Instagram post. “Are you trying to say that we are not in God’s country?” So feverish is the controversy that one must wonder whether Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are breathing a sigh of relief. Probably not, but it must be nice for the pair to see an unfolding Hollywood drama that, for once, doesn’t include them.

Morgan Wallen’s recent appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live (SNL), ended with an unexpected and controversial exit.

After performing two songs from his album, I’m The Problem, Wallen abruptly walked off the stage instead of ing host Mikey Madison and the SNL cast for the usual post-credits farewell. His swift departure, combined with an Instagram story showing a private jet and the caption “Get me to God’s country,” has sparked a lot of speculation and reactions. While Wallen was there to say goodbye to the audience, he left during the credits, when the cast tend to hug and speak to each other.

Wallen’s early exit broke the typical routine of SNL, where musical guests usually take part in the final goodbyes and celebratory atmosphere during the credits. His exit was quick and seemingly without explanation; he spoke briefly to Madison before leaving, ignoring the rest of the cast. Many viewers saw this as rude or disrespectful. His Instagram post further complicated the situation, which indicated he wanted to leave New York City quickly.

Why did Morgan Wallen rush to leave SNL?

Wallen’s team quickly stepped in to clarify things to Variety. Sources close to the singer told the outlet that Wallen had a good experience on SNL and did not mean any disrespect with his sudden departure or Instagram post. They explained that his exit aligned with pre-planned rehearsal and camera blocking, downplaying any idea of a conflict or tension. Basically, he had to go straight to the airport to make it for another part of his busy schedule.

There has been a lot of discussion online, however, with opinions ranging from negative reactions to lighthearted acceptance. It’s not uncommon to think Wallen’s actions were unprofessional and inappropriate, given the norms of the show and the respect typically shown to the host and cast. On the other hand, some fans found his quick exit relatable or funny.

While some would immediately associate Wallen with one political party, he is firm about not showing to either side, per Outkick. However, his Instagram post seems to show his religious background, and while he may not have had a bad time overall at SNL, it is not the kind of place he is used to. I am from Las Vegas, but I’ve lived in Texas for years, and they are two very different places due to politics, views on religion, and much more. Even still, I disagree with posting something like that online because it insults one side, but it’s doubtful that he was just insulting SNL.

I don’t think what he posted was specifically about his time on SNL, but I do think it was a comment about where he has had to be leading up to the plane ride. That idea is still pretty controversial, as it is an insult to New York and where he has been, but it is doubtful that this was a specific snub against the cast or the show. Unless a cast member speaks out, this is the interpretation that we are being given, and we will likely see more posts from his team to put out the fire his departure has started.

Kim Kardashian may have moved on from her breakup with Pete Davidson, but she may be feeling a little nostalgic for her ex-boyfriend. The Kardashians star and the stand-up comedian recently crossed paths at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration on Feb. 16, marking one of their rare reunions since their high-profile split in 2022. And while sources say Kardashian has no interest in rekindling their romance, that doesn’t mean she wasn’t hoping for a little post-breakup fun.

According to an insider who recently spoke to In Touch Weekly, Kardashian, 44, was thrilled to see Davidson, 31, again in a totally “civil, platonic fashion” — even though she secretly wished for something more. “Kim and Pete stayed in touch for a while after their breakup, but then he drifted away. She tried to send out the signal that she wanted to hook up, but he didn’t bite, and she’s always felt a bit let down about that,” the source said.

Of course, this would come as a shock to those following Kardashian’s romances. It’s been years since she and Davidson split. She’s even moved on to dating other men, one of them being her high-profile relationship with famous wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Bupkis creator and his reality TV actress-turned-businesswoman ex only dated for nine months, breaking up in October 2022. Their whirlwind romance kicked off in the aftermath of Kardashian’s tumultuous divorce from Kanye West, and while it may have looked like a rebound, Kardashian allegedly still holds a soft spot for the funnyman. “She definitely loved getting some affirmation from him that he still thinks of her, or at least has good memories of their time together,” the insider continued.

Kim Kardashian has shared loved-up photos with Pete Davidson pic.twitter.com/jj2suCHdzA

— Naija (@Naija_PR) April 11, 2022

And make no mistake, Kardashian came prepared to turn heads at the recent SNL bash. “She obsessed over what to wear for this,” the source added. “She wanted something that would get Pete’s attention. She knows the buttons to push — his being on her cleavage and curves — so she wanted to highlight that.” She ended up dressing in a daring silver gown that accentuated her assets.

But despite the glam and the history between them, sources noticed that their reunion didn’t exactly set off fireworks. “She was questioning if she should approach him, take the bull by the horns, or play it ive and wait for him to seek her out,” the insider revealed. “She’s asked all her friends for advice.” Ultimately, the pair had a warm but platonic interaction, reaffirming that their past romance was all in the past and nothing more.

It’s worth noting that this wasn’t the first time they’d crossed paths since their split. The two were spotted sharing a friendly chat at the 2023 Met Gala, and Kardashian has only said good words about the comedian multiple times post-breakup. “He’s a cutie,” she gushed in a past interview. “He’s literally such a good person; they don’t really make them like him anymore.”

While Kim may have been hoping for a little ego boost from their latest run-in, she’s not exactly sitting around waiting for Pete to call. In December, reports surfaced that Kim had started dating again, this time with someone who wasn’t famous. At the time, an insider said she wanted to keep things “under wraps,” noting that she’s done with high-profile romances for now.

When you pack a room full of comedians and former cast , magical things are bound to happen. But apparently, so are viral outbreaks.

Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary has been marred by COVID-19 infections and flu cases among attendees, raising questions about the risks of hosting such a large-scale gathering in winter.  The fallout began to emerge when Steve Martin, a frequent SNL host and comedy partner of Martin Short, revealed in an Instagram post that Short had tested positive for COVID following the event. Maya Rudolph, another SNL alum and beloved cast member from 1999 to 2007, also contracted the virus. “Maya had COVID. Marty has COVID. I wonder why? The SNL 50th COVID curse is real,” wrote Martin.

The timing couldn’t have been worse for Martin and Short, who were on their The Dukes of Funnytown! comedy tour. The pair had to postpone sold-out performances originally scheduled for Feb. 22 at the Durham Performing Arts Center and Feb. 23 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. These have been rescheduled for Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, respectively. In his Instagram post, Martin apologized for the inconvenience to fans, adding cheekily, “I think we’ll be funnier then, anyway.”

The news has sparked concern about whether other attendees at the event may have also been affected. Indeed, SNL50 seemed to be a superspreader event. Dana Carvey, another SNL legend, was notably absent from the anniversary show altogether. The reason? The flu. On his podcast with David Spade, Fly on the Wall, Carvey explained that he’d been advised not to travel because he was still recovering. Even Whoopi Goldberg, who attended the event, ended up missing multiple episodes of The View due to illness. Her co-host Joy Behar explained Goldberg’s absence, saying, “Whoopi is still out with the flu. It’s going around, be careful. We hope you’re feeling better, Whoopi. Come back soon!”

As Colin Jost wryly noted during the “Weekend Update” segment of the broadcast, packing so many veteran comedians into one room during winter may not have been the smartest decision. “Health experts are facing increased pressure this winter in the face of outbreaks of COVID, the flu, RSV, and norovirus, which they’re calling a quad-demic,” Jost said. “So we did the smart thing and packed every beloved entertainer over 60 into one tiny space.” This was always going to happen. You can’t throw an event — one that involves a lot of close , and apparently, a surprising number of makeout sessions (we’re looking at you, Molly Shannon and Martin Short) — and expect everyone to leave unscathed.  If anything, the real surprise is that more names haven’t come forward with their own post-party illnesses.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have always been known for their playful banter, but things got a little too real during their latest public appearance. The Hollywood power couple made their first t outing amid the ongoing It Ends With Us lawsuit drama at SNL‘s 50th-anniversary special, and let’s just say Blake’s reaction stole the show.

A glamorous appearance, with a side of drama

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds hit the red carpet in style, looking every bit the A-list couple. Lively dazzled in a silver gown adorned with metallic floral details, while Reynolds kept it classic in a tuxedo. While fans were happy to see them together, their appearance came with a cloud of controversy, because let’s not forget, there’s a massive lawsuit hanging over their heads.

For those out of the loop, this all started in December 2024 when Lively filed a lawsuit against It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and causing her “severe emotional distress.” Baldoni, on the other hand, completely denied the allegations and hit back with a $400 million defamation lawsuit, claiming Lively and Reynolds were trying to destroy his career. So, with all that tension in the air, it’s safe to say people weren’t expecting Reynolds to make light of the situation on live television.

Reynolds’ joke catches everyone off guard

Ryan Reynolds reacts to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler bringing attention to him at #SNL50 Anniversary special:

“Great, why, what have you heard?” pic.twitter.com/WKYOCko4n6

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 17, 2025

During SNL’s 50th anniversary special, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted a segment where they took questions from celebrities in the audience. Reynolds decided to participate, standing up to ask a question. Fey and Poehler excitedly responded, “Ryan! How’s it going?” And in true Ryan Reynolds fashion, he quipped back: “Great! Why, what have you heard?”

Cue the instant shock from the audience, as well as his wife. While Reynolds played it cool, Lively’s face spoke for itself. At first, she was all smiles, but quickly looked at her husband in stunned disbelief. The reaction didn’t go unnoticed, and social media has had a field day with it. Fans wasted no time breaking down the moment, with some calling out Lively’s stunned reaction, and others questioning whether the joke was appropriate at all. One fan noted: “Blake Lively looked really taken off guard lol.”

While some saw it as a classic Reynolds move, others weren’t as amused. The couple has reportedly taken aggressive legal action against Baldoni and his lawyer, including attempting to subpoena phone records from major carriers. So, for Reynolds to joke about it on SNL? It definitely rubbed some people the wrong way.

Or was this some planned damage control?

BLAKE LIVELY’S FACE. #SNL50 https://t.co/0Jw4wgluGK pic.twitter.com/9AesTtPEWU

— ES (@dinmurdock) February 17, 2025

According to insiders who spoke to the Daily Mail, not everyone at SNL was thrilled about the joke. While Reynolds’ team allegedly worked with producers to craft the moment, some felt like the show was being used as “cheap damage control” for the couple. 

Their team worked with SNL to create the joke, but the truth is, people there weren’t really feeling it. To many, it felt like a desperate attempt to prove they’re still in the Hollywood crowd.

Some critics even questioned why Reynolds would make a joke about such a serious situation at his wife’s expense. After all, while Reynolds might be laughing now, the lawsuit is still far from over. Baldoni’s defamation case is set to go to trial in March 2026, and until then, both sides are likely to keep making headlines. 

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of one of America’s most prolific institutions. To celebrate the occasion, Peacock is releasing a documentary showing behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live.

Entitled SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, the documentary focuses on the highs and lows of the sketch comedy show. Just some of the interviews are Tracy Morgan, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and late-night host, Jimmy Fallon. Former cast get many interview opportunities, but the documentary also explores iconic sketches of the past five decades.

“This is beyond my wildest dreams that they’re making a documentary about the cowbell sketch,” Fallon says over the pointed shot of someone dramatically putting a cowbell down on a table. While only one part of the 50-season span of SNL, it is undeniable how much of a pop culture footprint the sketch left.

Airing in 2000 with Christopher Walken as host, the sketch envisions what the recording session for Blue Öyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” would have been like. In the song, there is a slight sound of a cowbell which Will Ferrell emphasizes to great comedic effect as Gene Frenkle, a fictional addition to the band. Walken plays record producer Bruce Dickinson who keeps insisting that the cowbell be played louder and louder through the recording of the song — much to the irritation of the band. The sketch ranked in the top 10 on Rolling Stone’s best SNL sketches list and features Walken’s iconic exclamation: “I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!” Ferrell stated that when writing the sketch, he always wondered what the person playing the cowbell in the real song was like.

The early aughts were a golden age of SNL and showcased the comedic talents of many players who still remain iconic. Viewers should tune in to get the full story of the sketch, but there is more than fun and games in store for this documentary. The trailer also hints at conflict that was long-standing behind the scenes.

SNL50 shows behind-the-scenes drama

Television such as this doesn’t last this long without ruffling some feathers. The least shown and most underappreciated component of running the ship is the writers. Each week they have to come up with content to fill an hour and a half and a fast ticking clock. In the SNL50 trailer, a producer asks the pressing question that hangs over every show.

“Do you think that the writers get the credit they deserve">

“Oh dear, you’ve really stepped on a land mine, here.”

Seth Meyers served as head writer in 2006 and expressed that it always seems to be a coin toss when dealing with live television. Even with dress rehearsals, there is no ing for fan reaction when the show goes to air. The documentary will also cover the notorious year of 1985 when SNL seemed to be on the brink of cancelation. The season is ed as one of the worst the series had ever had, only a decade after its first season. Things have worked all right for the comedic brand since then but the only way viewers can find out more is by streaming the four-part series, only on Peacock.

All the buzz around Travis Kelce now is for his romance with Taylor Swift, but rewind to 2023, and it was his Saturday Night Live hosting debut that had everyone talking—and now we know the mastermind behind it.

Season 48 of SNL featured several impressive hosts, but Travis Kelce’s hot jock humor knocked everyone out of the competition for the best host of the season. However, it wasn’t an easy job to convince the football maestro to make his hosting debut—in fact, it took years of convincing. In a recent episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, SNL cast member Heidi Gardner revealed the struggle it took to get Kelce on the show.

“[It was] the biggest swing I ever did in that department, and it did work, but it took a couple of years,” Gardner said. (via Variety) Though she was humble about it, so as to not “take full credit from the show and the talent department,” Gardner’s inner Chief’s fangirl soul kept her dedicated to pursuing Kelce. But there was another hurdle—the executive producer and creator Lorne Michaels would only agree to her plan on one condition: Kelce had to win the Super Bowl first.

At first, Gardner was worried, thinking “That is so much pressure to ask.” But would you guess it—Kelce ended up winning the Super Bowl 2023 and even began his monologue on the show by humbly bragging about the win. Part of the reason behind his bragging was to poke fun at his brother and Philadelphia Eagles opponent, Jason Kelce, sitting in the audience, but who would miss the chance to flaunt their wins anyway?

And it wasn’t just us fans excited to see Kelce work his charm on stage, the entire Kelce family paid Studio 8H a visit for his hosting debut. Gardner also revealed that “[Kelce is] the only host in SNL history that’s ever tailgated before hosting the show.” She recalled how before his show on March 4, she opened her phone to a picture of Travis and Jason eating a barbecue in her dressing room. The pre-show celebration undoubtedly helped him because the studio was brimming with laughter by the end of the night.

However, we would have never gotten to see this side of Kelce if it wasn’t for Gardner’s spidey senses that caught on Kelce’s natural humor early on. “I had seen him do like other little acting gigs and appearances, and I was like, ‘He’s funny, he’s charming,'” she recalled. But this gig did wonders for Kelce’s television career. He soon went on to star in the FX show Grotesquerie and will also be seen in the Netflix sports comedy Happy Gilmore 2 in 2025.

Luigi Mangione has become the internet’s latest obsession for all the wrong reasons. But, the SNL crowd was way too apparent about it and now Piers Morgan is upset.

Despite everyone’s best efforts to hide it, the internet cannot get over “the hot assassin” Luigi Mangione‘s and his Ivy League “Robin Hood” profile. Yes, we know it’s wrong to fawn over a murderer, yet somehow, Mangione has the internet wrapped around his little finger. But posting thirsty comments online is one thing, but going wild about it in person? That’s another story—one that the SNL crowd just demonstrated.

During SNL’s Weekend Update segment on Dec. 21st, which also marked the show’s last episode of 2024, host Colin Jost justifiably gave an update about Luigi Mangione’s extradition. But things took an amusing turn when the crowd erupted into loud cheers and began “wooing” as soon as Mangione’s name was mentioned. Jost was visibly confused and made a desperate attempt to keep the show going by clapping back at the audience saying, “You’re wooing for justice, right">young men and women to see criminals under the light of obsession?

Mangione is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center and appeared in a New York state court in Manhattan on Monday, where he is set to respond to an 11-count indictment for murder and terrorism in the death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Alec Baldwin nearly exposed his family jewels in front of Saturday Night Live viewers on Nov. 16, when he suffered a mortifying wardrobe malfunction that had people flocking to social media to ridicule him.

Did he or did he not intentionally leave his fly open? That’s what viewers of this past weekend’s episode of the comedy show want to know after they saw the actor with his pants unzipped during the closing scene. The 66-year-old may have forgotten to zip his pants before he ed the rest of the cast, including host  Charli XCX, for the traditional bow at the end of the show. He clapped and waved to the audience and never once noticed his visibly open fly.

Did he not feel any draft coming to his nether region? If only someone bothered to tell him before he got up on stage. It’s an embarrassing situation that’s thankfully NSFW safe as no underpants or privates were shown on screen. Regardless, viewers were left bothered, disgusted, and some even wondered if he was intoxicated during the show. “Alec Baldwin’s zipper was down on SNL. What a loser,” one wrote on X and another asked: “Is he drunk??">TLC reality TV show The Baldwins in 2025.

BRAT Summer was a moment unlike pop culture had ever seen before. And if you thought we were done “bumpin’ that” with Charli XCX, think again! The BRAT party is here to stay, and just in time for the winter holidays, as well.

On Nov. 16, Charli XCX is set for SNL double duty, serving as both the host and the musical guest for the episode. This is her third time as a musical guest, but her first time hosting. In a hilarious promotional video, Charli and SNL cast member Chloe Fineman gracefully usher us into an extension of BRAT season.

BRAT is the new normal

Charli xcx for her appearance on SNL. pic.twitter.com/GNoiASs0Em

— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 13, 2024

Charli XCX undoubtedly had the soundtrack of the summer, as Brat has become more than an album. Now considered a cultural movement, everyone and everything from Snapchat, to VP Kamala Harris adopted their very own BRAT theme. 

To promote her appearance on SNL, Charli and Fineman exchange very few words on screen, as Charli’s response to just about everything is simply, “BRAT.” And judging from the public’s reaction, nobody’s really ready for the BRAT movement to end. In fact, the lime green color has almost become synonymous with the movement. As one X put it, “me when I see anything green in public.”

Just a month ago, the remix album, Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat, was equally lauded for its innovative and fresh sound. With that, the BRAT renaissance took over, and it’s been UP for Charli XCX ever since.

In a conversation with Billboard, she shared that she’s been considering pivoting to acting and take some time off music, especially following the monumental success of Brat. “Actually, that could be cool if I didn’t really make music anymore after this,” she says. “I’m definitely thinking about it because I really want to act.” While it’s unsure what path she’ll take, she’s already earned her place in history after stealing the entire year.

An authentic musical statement

While there have been multiple breakthrough artists this year, it feels like Charli XCX’s success with Brat has stood out among the pack. By creating such an in-your-face project, she’s cemented herself as one of dance music’s most important voices. Ironically, six albums in, and the world’s just catching up with Charli’s genuine musicianship.

Charli XCX has been nominated for seven Grammys at 2025’s ceremony, including Album of the Year, and Record of the Year for “360.” Her other nominations include: 

• Best Dance/Electronic Album
• Best Recording Package 
• Best Pop Solo Performance – “Apple”
• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance – “Guess” feat. Billie Eilish
• Best Dance Pop Recording – “Von Dutch”

Brat is also the most acclaimed album of the year, with numerous rave reviews praising the artist for refusing to conform to the industry’s ideas of a hit album. Charli XCX brought her club and rave days in the UK to the forefront of American pop music, and has since collaborated with some of the biggest stars today, including Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish.

All in all, BRAT Summer might have kicked off the beginning of Charli’s unshakeable presence in pop culture, but the movement has become even bigger than the artist herself. And who knows, it could be a BRAT decade by the time the 2020s are through.