Live from Studio 8H, it’sWoody Harrelson!
TheChampionsactor, 61, hostedSaturday Night Livefor the fifth time over the weekend, which gave him exclusive access to the series' iconicFive-Timers Club.
During hisopening monologue, Harrelson noted the achievement and held out his arms to receive a commemorative jacket that priorSNLhosts have been bestowed with for the feat, only to receive nothing. “No jacket? Okay,” he said, shrugging, before later holding his arms out once more during the end of his monologue in hopes of receiving the attire piece. “Still no jacket? Okay, well, we got a great show for you tonight,” he quipped.
Harrelson joined an exclusive list of other stars part ofSNL’s iconic Five-Timers Club — includingJohn Mulaney,Paul RuddandMelissa McCarthy, to name a few.
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During the show, Harrelson took part in various sketches, including one where he played atheme park attendee whose friend passes out on an amusement park ride, and another where he portrayed aninmate eagerly awaiting his return home to his wife.
One other moment from the show saw the cast spoofThe Whale, where a filmmaker alerts his actors that thestudio canceled their film after preparations and sacrifices were madefor their roles, including weight gain.
Jack Whiteappeared as the musical guest during the evening, and also marked his fifth time onSNL. He last appeared on the series back in 2020 during the Bill Burr-hosted episode.
White, 47, performed twice during the show, first singing “Taking Me Back/Fear of the Dawn,” before later taking the stage once more to croon “A Tip from You to Me.”
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Season 48 ofSNLhas been taking place as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons, whileCecily Strongleft the show in December 2022.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”
Saturday Night Livewill return on March 4 withTravis Kelceas host andKelsea Ballerinias musical guest.
source: people.com
