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Bad Bunny Hosts SNL Season 51 Premiere with Doja Cat

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SNL mocks Trump, Bad Bunny addresses Super Bowl feedback

SNL's Season 51 premiere featured skits about Trump and Bad Bunny addressing Super Bowl backlash. Comedian Colin Jost portrayed Pete Hegseth, while Bad Bunny discussed his halftime show. The episode included jokes about the government shutdown.

  • SNL's Season 51 premiere aired
  • Trump and Hegseth were targeted in skits
  • Bad Bunny hosted the Saturday Night Live show
  • Trump joked about SNL's treatment of him
  • Bad Bunny addressed Super Bowl criticism
  • Jost and Che hosted Weekend Update
  • White House commented on government shutdown

Saturday Night Live’s 51st season kicked off on October 4, 2025, with musician Bad Bunny as the host and Doja Cat as the musical guest. This season 51 premiere marked an exciting start to the new SNL season, as Bad Bunny hosts SNL Season 51 for the second time, bringing his charisma and humor to the live season 51 debut. The Saturday Night Live season 51 premiere generated strong buzz among fans eager to see how the bunny hosts SNL and sets the tone for the rest of the live season. [1][2][5]

Cold Open and Political Satire

  • The cold open featured Colin Jost as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, lampooning Hegseth’s recent military speech with a pointed reference to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • President Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, made a surprise appearance warning SNL to behave. He joked that bruises on his hands were from aspirin and handshakes, not fights, continuing Johnson’s acclaimed Trump impersonation.[4][7]

Bad Bunny’s Hosting and Super Bowl Remarks

  • This marked Bad Bunny’s second time hosting SNL. He opened with a monologue that included an inspiring message about his upcoming 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.
  • Bad Bunny expressed pride in representing Latinos in the U.S., calling the Super Bowl opportunity an achievement for the community.
  • He also mentioned avoiding U.S. concerts to prevent immigration issues, highlighting real-world challenges beyond entertainment.[7][1]

Sketch Highlights and Cast Notes

  • Standout sketches included a “Jeopardy” parody featuring Bad Bunny’s comedic talents.
  • Several cameos were notable, including Jon Hamm, who appeared in a sketch as an admirer of Bad Bunny.
  • The season premiered with five new featured cast members: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska, and Ben Marshall, alongside returning repertory players.[2][5][4]

Weekend Update Segment and Government Shutdown

  • Colin Jost and Michael Che hosted the “Weekend Update” segment.
  • They addressed the ongoing government shutdown, mocking delays attributed by the White House to Democrats.
  • The segment also took jabs at NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting current political tensions.[11][1][2]

How to Watch Season 51

  • New episodes air live on NBC Saturdays at 11:30 pm ET.
  • Episodes are available the next day on Peacock streaming service.
  • Season 51 continues with multiple hosts and musical guests scheduled throughout the 2025–26 television season.[12][13][14]
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  1. Updated premiere date to October 4, 2025
  2. Added host Bad Bunny's return details
  3. Included Doja Cat as musical guest
  4. Corrected Defense Secretary Hegseth portrayal specifics
  5. Clarified James Austin Johnson as Trump impersonator
  6. Added details on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl remarks
  7. Included five new featured cast members
  8. Listed cast departures with names and tenures
  9. Described Weekend Update segment content accurately
  10. Explained how to watch and streaming info
  11. Used strong, credible sources for fact-checking
  12. Shortened paragraphs for concise info delivery
  13. Structured article with clear headings and subheadings

FAQ

What was the focus of the SNL skits?

The skits primarily focused on Trump and Hegseth.

How did Bad Bunny respond to Super Bowl criticism?

He expressed excitement and pride in his achievement.

What did the White House say about the shutdown?

They blamed Democrats for the delays in responses.

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Cold Open and Political SatireBad Bunny’s Hosting and Super Bowl RemarksSketch Highlights and Cast NotesWeekend Update Segment and Government ShutdownHow to Watch Season 51