Saturday Night Live has had its justifiable share of hilarious hosts all through the years, and Season 48 was no exception. There was Travis Kelce, who made us laugh-out-loud when he performed a straight male pal in an advert for a low-effort friendship with no drama or emotional dedication. And Quinta Brunson cracked audiences up when she mimed her ideas throughout an argument with one other driver whereas they each sat in visitors. I feel everybody can agree that the sketch ought to have been longer!
There had been many hosts who made their SNL debut this season, together with Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, and Jenna Ortega. And there have been huge moments, equivalent to Woody Harrelson becoming a member of the unique Five-Timers Club, and Steve Martin and Martin Short co-hosting an episode collectively. And who can neglect when Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reunited in the course of the “Kenan and Kelly” sketch on Keke Palmer’s episode? Legendary!
Now that the season is over (because of the writers’ strike), we need to replicate on the hosts followers have watched over the previous few months. Below are the ten finest Saturday Night Live hosts from Season 48, ranked.
10. Miles Teller
Although he lacked pure comedic expertise, Teller gave it his all throughout his Saturday Night Live debut by exuding confidence and allure in every sketch. The Top Gun: Maverick star didn’t land many huge laughs from the viewers however nonetheless continued to spare no effort because the episode went on.
9. Keke Palmer
What began out as an thrilling episode, with Palmer saying her being pregnant in the course of the opening monologue, turned out to be one other occasion of a bunch not totally assembly expectations. Palmer is a improbable actor, and though she introduced her comedic A-game all through the episode, the sketches nonetheless fell only a bit flat, leaving audiences wanting extra.
8. Michael B. Jordan
This first-time host was an ideal instance of creating it work if you find yourself given dangerous materials. The sketches on this episode had been each uninspired and unfunny, and but Jordan nonetheless gave it his all. Although he tried to show that he has what it takes to be a terrific SNL host, this Creed III star falls to the again of this listing for not having the fitting materials to showcase his full comedic expertise.
7. Quinta Brunson
trainer can change the whole lot, and that’s precisely what Brunson did! When the Abbott Elementary creator and star hosted for the primary time, she introduced the humorous. Brunson, unsurprisingly, had improbable comedic timing however didn’t obtain as many laughs as you’d assume. Although she didn’t totally wow audiences, I’d guess that her spectacular comedy chops will land her again in Studio 8H sooner quite than later.
6. Jenna Ortega
Taking to the SNL stage for the very first time, Ortega had lots to show. So, when the Scream VI star stepped out, she confirmed audiences that she has a variety of appearing skills, from thriller and horror to now comedy. And with a bit assist from Wednesday co-star and Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen, she was capable of actually present audiences what she’s fabricated from.
5. Steve Martin and Martin Short
What occurs when two comedy legends come collectively to co-host Saturday Night Live? Hilarious content material, that’s what! This was former forged member Short’s third time internet hosting and Martin’s sixteenth time internet hosting. This episode is an ideal instance of what skilled and gifted comedians can convey to the present (a good time, that’s).
4. Aubrey Plaza
It ought to come as no shock that the gifted Aubrey Plaza is within the prime 4 of this listing. Although this was her first time internet hosting, this was not her first time in Studio 8H. The White Lotus star used to work within the NBC Page Program earlier than making it huge in Hollywood. In this episode, Plaza reaches new ranges of humorous, incomes all of the laughs that she obtained (and introduced alongside Amy Poehler!). Fingers crossed that she returns in SNL subsequent season.
3. Travis Kelce
If you’d have advised me {that a} soccer participant can be one of many funniest hosts this season on Saturday Night Live, I in all probability wouldn’t have believed you. And but, right here we’re! Kelce exceeded all expectations. The eccentric characters performed by Kelce, together with the hysterical writing, make this probably the greatest episodes this season.
2. Woody Harrelson
Harrelson retains coming again to host Saturday Night Live, and we all know why: He’s hilarious! This season, he joined the Five-Timers Club, and on this episode, Harrelson proved precisely why he was given the coveted jacket. His easy allure, witty humor, and all-around distinctive persona make him an impressive host.
1. Pedro Pascal
Coming in at primary on this listing is none apart from Mr. Pedro Pascal! We’ve all recognized that The Last of Us star was a gifted actor, however now we are able to add comic to that listing as effectively! His playfulness blended together with his spot-on comedic timing left audiences laughing uproariously. Pascal deserved the entire applause he received, little question about it. With the entire love he obtained from followers, I wouldn’t be stunned to see him internet hosting once more subsequent season.
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