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

tvMay 3, 2026751,278

Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and performed multiple numbers, including an opening introduced by Debbie Harry and a parody of "drivers license" about Real ID. Aziz Ansari made a surprise cold-open turn as FBI Director Kash Patel after Colin Jost’s portrayal of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the sketch. Rodrigo also quoted Robert Smith in a new song and carried sketches like the ShopTV and date bits with strong stage presence, underscoring her crossover pop-star profile. The episode mixed celebrity music theatrics with sharp political satire, showing SNL leaning into both pop culture moments and current affairs humor.

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