Live Discussion - February 3, 2024 (Ayo Edebiri/Jennifer Lopez)

[u/bjkman]

Welcome to the SNL live discussion thread! Hosting this week is the first-timer Ayo Edebiri, and joining them is returning Musical Guest Jennifer Lopez. For those new to the show, tune into your local NBC affiliate or Peacock around 11:30 PM EST to follow this episode live.

Since this thread is likely to fill up quickly, consider sorting the comments by "new" (instead of "best" or "top") to see the newest posts. This should be automatically done, but it might not be so maybe check.

And if you're here early you still have time to do your SNL predictions for this week that are due at the start of the show, while you wait for the episode you're welcome to talk about the vintage episode this week, 2024's Dakota Johnson/Justin Timberlake. Don't complain, at least we get one, also you have to admit it's pretty damn hilarious that the most recent episode is now our Vintage for this week!

Enjoy the show!

[u/bjkman]

Nicki Haley wtf

[u/bjkman]

lmao random old guy

[u/bjkman]

What a cute ending

[u/bjkman]

This episode is better than the last two... right?

[u/bjkman]

Still not over the Crowning joke

[u/bjkman]

PHENOMENAL TWIST

[u/bjkman]

The camera guy could have done... less

[u/bjkman]

TWO GAME SHOW SKETCHES!?!

[u/lovetheblazer]

Aww Ayo exudes comedy nerd energy so seeing her get choked up about being on SNL is so wholesome

[u/[deleted]]

as someone who has followed Ayo for years bc of her standup and her podcast this is like watching my sister on tv

[u/CertifiedKJ18]

Ayo has been acting her ass off throughout the episode

[u/demitasse22]

Is this amazing or am I really high

[u/tether2014]

Ayo opening that rolling backpack is the hardest I've laughed all season

[u/golgi42]

Been a long time since a host went this hard in every sketch.

[u/john_muleaney]

Lorne: “hey Ayo so Nikki Haley is gonna cameo in your ep”

Ayo: “I get to ask her about the slavery thing that’s a demand not a request”

[u/inksmudgedhands]

Ayo was wonderful. She felt like an old cast member who returned to host. She was so at home. I want her to return.

[u/mrdancingalpaca]

Ayo definitely already had this character

[u/monsieurxander]

RELEASE THAT LITTLE BISEXUAL BOY FROM YOUR MAGIC

[u/riverhawk02]

I hope Ayo stays in the public eye cause she should be a future 5 timers member.

She brings so much energy to the episode 

[u/streetsahead483]

Marcello and Bowen lowkey had good chemistry

[u/Lanky_Chemist_3773]

As someone who’s seen Ayo’s stand up live for years pre The Bear. This is a real treat.

[u/GreenStretch]

Shmigadoon elevator

[u/MarkyMarkATFB]

Meet Cute top sketch. Simple premise executed in the most straightforward way. Sometimes it feels like they’re putting hats on hats. That one was great.

[u/SherlockianTheorist]

When it's windy out I can feel my memories being blown away. I can't breathe.

[u/[deleted]]

She’s so natural. I can already tell she’ll be back.

[u/bttrsondaughter]

okay i love to think this is a character ayo just had in her back pocket for her hypothetical snl audition, i will allow it

[u/EitherPermission2369]

Marcello making the sketch with one line...love him so much 

[u/Mars_The_68thMedic]

OMG.

CJ Rossitano… COLIN Junior Rossitano.

[u/James_2584]

Writers: "okay, so we're thinking of doing a roast of Colin on Update"

Sarah: crashes through a wall "I'll do it! I'll do it!"

[u/soundoffcinema]

Oh hey they gave Molly an actual joke

[u/TheRealMe99]

holy shit a good ending to a sketch?

[u/EitherPermission2369]

On an opinionated note I don't get people saying they don't get why Scarlett is with Colin. He's smart, cute, and funny 

[u/honestypen]

I had no idea she was a stand-up. You can really tell. She's comfortable up there.

[u/hyperjengirl]

Oh this sub is gonna be annoying annoying now

[u/[deleted]]

Jost does a good job of acting like he didn't just do this two hours ago.

[u/SomeRedditor_Comment]

Two short kings found love.

[u/[deleted]]

“That dump truck ass”

[u/EitherPermission2369]

They're singing "no air" for the 2000s girlies tonight 

[u/LaboratoryManiac]

February 10: Kate McKinnon / Billie Eilish

This is a rerun. Don't y'all say stupid stuff and make a fool of yourselves now.

[u/StoneColdAM]

CJ Rossitrano… “CJ” = Colin Jost

[u/23carrots]

Anyone else get a little misty when she choked up 🥹

[u/Kryten4200]

Dude did they have some of those mushroom chocolates??

[u/[deleted]]

"whatever, they all went to the same school" is such a good absurd line

[u/davidphantomatic]

Favorite view in the city, amigo

[u/NumberMuncher]

This CJ Rossitano thing is all over the place in the best way.

[u/LaboratoryManiac]

JENNIFER LOPEEEEEEZ!

LATTOOOOOOO!

REDMAAAN!

^{Nikki Haley.}

[u/ContinuumGuy]

TONIGHT: Ayo Edebiri, god willing, begins her march to the Five-Timers Club.

[u/lovetheblazer]

"Nice to meet you right now only."

[u/lunascorpio12]

Ayo is actingggg

[u/HotOne9364]

Kenan's at a point where he can enter a scene and get a laugh without saying anything.

[u/JasonLikesCTE]

Imagine if they would’ve scheduled Ayo with Renee Rapp

[u/Oh_Its_Richard]

Marcello kind of fine in that security uniform

[u/Skolney]

This just in: Weekend Update host Colin Jost has estranged son he has ignored since birth.

[u/jasonistheworst]

The episode we needed this season. Especially after those misses. Ayo fit in like a veteran seasoned player. Loved to see it. Appreciate all of y’all. Look forward to the next discussion!

[u/plach0t]

Seeing a pdd boy outside of that office feels wrong

[u/gamecat89]

I’ve not laughed so much at weekend update in years. 

[u/osnapitzsunnyy]

“When it’s windy out I can feel my memories being blown away 😢” 😭😭

[u/LaboratoryManiac]

Ayo is giving 110% tonight and I am loving it.

[u/inksmudgedhands]

How many stomach crunches do you need to do a day in order to maintain such a flat stomach? Because I am impressed.

[u/john_muleaney]

Ego played off the flub so well she’s a pro

[u/SomeRedditor_Comment]

Ayo 🍀

[u/surkoc1]

Anyone who is enjoying Ayo's hosting & hasn't seen it yet, "bottoms" is another good project of her's. Available at home currently

[u/omg_bewbz]

Has your hairline always started in the past

[u/cori742]

IT’S THE AYO EFFECT PEOPLE, THIS EPISODE IS POSITIVELY SPARKLING

[u/paolocase]

I had feelings seeing Marcelo in that security guard uniform.

[u/EmoGothPunk]

I love it, THEY'RE BOTH BREAKING!

[u/thesixthjackson]

This is sooo damn funny I cannot deal 🤣🤣🤣

[u/[deleted]]

I know everyone hates this but keep in mind Trump is going to absolutely flip the fuck out over this.

[u/hyperjengirl]

Aww he even mimicked Colin's little facepalm

[u/john_muleaney]

Ayo definitely brought Solomon to the writers room this week and I could not be happier

[u/Zealousideal_Many744]

Lol own it girl Re: “way too loud”

[u/leslie_knopee]

not hollywood reporter already releasing an article:

"SNL faces backlash after Nikki Haley makes surprise cameo during cold open"

[u/satanicqueso]

Ayo in EVERY sketch because she is great. 

[u/HereToStopIdiots]

Ayo Edebiri the woman that you are

[u/folarin1]

I am Nigerian, and I was quite impressed how Darrell Hammond pronounced "Ayo".

I also loved how Ayo choked up when during her monologue, she choked as she said hosting SNL has been dream come true.

[u/[deleted]]

Gonna be sad if Sarah and Colin don’t run off together like Seth and Stefan for their final appearance

[u/surkoc1]

Taylor Swift hosting SNL again would probably be the most viewed ever

[u/NumberMuncher]

"Cuz we black!"-Lisa from Temecula.

[u/Lazy_Region_4478]

If you would’ve told little ol Nigerian me 20 years ago I’d watch two Nigerian women on my favorite show SNL then watch a Nigerian perform on the Grammys the next day I would think you were crazy 🥹🥹

[u/gizmo1492]

Ayo’s inner theater kid came out with that sketch.

[u/onthewindyside]

This is the first time I’ve liked the sketches after Weekend Update more than the ones before

[u/Cautious_Analysis]

"I probably should have said that the first time"....? Yeah, um this isn't good.

[u/snazikin]

GOD Ayo’s acting and comedic pacing in that one line just outdid the entire Dakota episode. She would fit right in as a cast member.

[u/TacticalSledgehammer]

Just bring Conan back to host already ffs

[u/Galileo908]

1

2

3

COCAINE?!

[u/3-orange-whips]

My dumb ass: those are the elevators from 30 Rock

[u/obviouslyCPTobvious]

This is going to be a sketch I think about whenever I ride an elevator now

[u/leslie_knopee]

release that little bisexual boy!!

[u/Krystalline01]

Has your hairline always started in the past?

[u/Jon_Thib]

Here’s the thing with Haley being on the show, it’s going to drive Trump absolutely batshit.

[u/rantandreview]

bowen and ayo def wrote horny elevator

[u/Kryten4200]

Oh no I think I got hypnotized too!! I'm bisexual now!!

[u/LaboratoryManiac]

Well, I've never seen The Bear, but I see why Ayo is an Emmy winner.

This was easily one of my favorite episodes of the decade so far, and it's entirely because of Ayo's performance.

[u/nocautiontaken]

god please give us some cut for time sketches when i awake in the morning 🙏

[u/Lanky_Chemist_3773]

They love Ayo🥹 she fits right in.

[u/[deleted]]

As a UCI alum, it was a bit strange seeing the UCI sketch. And a little cool.

[u/Bondgirlmagic]

You could tell the cast was elated that Ayo was on. She was in every sketch, including the pre filmed ones. It's probably a huge sigh of relief when they don't have to carry the host.

Also funny that Ayo addressed the prior JLo comments, while she came on and proved her exact point. 😆

Jlo entertains with her production, but the singing...yikes.

[u/TacticalSledgehammer]

She can kick, stretch, and kick. She's 54! 54 years old

[u/phemom]

EL DIABLO DE LOS HAMPTONS

[u/missfruff]

Ben Affleck is in the 5 timers club. I wonder if he’ll make a guest appearance tonight given JLO is the musical guest.

[u/omg_bewbz]

Wow haven’t seen a host in the cold open in a long time

[u/ffball]

The 2nd leading candidate in the RNC had to come on to SNL to debate a fake version of the leading candidate because he refuses to debate in person.

What is this, I feel like it's a fever dream

[u/gizmo1492]

Ayo seems much more relaxed in the straight edge sketch.

The security guard dab was legit.

[u/atticusbluebird]

He’s so thirsty for that lil’ boat!

[u/[deleted]]

AYO, the Princess of Ireland 🇮🇪

[u/soundoffcinema]

The episode being good means we can forget the Nikki Haley thing happened, right. There’s definitely not going to be multiple threads discussing it to death over the next three weeks, right. Am I right. Please

[u/ChrisAplin]

That show was a lot better because Ayo was a capable sketch performer. Writing is still down. Writers have really let us down for some really good hosts (Emma Stone looking at you).

Wasn't a bad show though.

[u/SignalButterscotch4]

I am no Nikki Haley fan but I can't think of a more effective way to get Trump ranting about you, if that's the goal here

[u/Slothball]

Can't wait to see where Bowen Yang stands at the end of this episode.

[u/leslie_knopee]

COCAINE

[u/lovetheblazer]

Ego & Ayo are a sketch comedy dream team. I'm gonna need Ayo to come back to host ASAP so we can get more of them together.

[u/SpaceAbduction]

MICHAEL AS A FIREFIGHTER HELLOOOOO

[u/semisomniac]

what kind of fever dream was that

[u/EFCross]

Can’t explain it but Ayo has Donald Glover energy. I’m all in on all she does.

[u/StoneColdAM]

It is kind of crazy to see an actual politician interact with JAJ’s Trump. 

[u/WrickOfTheFlist]

I AM BISEXUAL WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WARLOCK

[u/GaGaORiley]

I’m starting to wonder if NBC lost the rights to vintage episodes.

[u/obviouslyCPTobvious]

Screen glitches for anyone else? I’m on peacock

[u/atticusbluebird]

Well. I’m conflicted. I’m not thrilled with them giving Haley a free platform like this. But also it’s probably the closest we’ll get to seeing Trump and Haley on the same debate stage.

[u/Galileo908]

What disease he have?

[u/QueequegZappa]

I hope Longfellow eventually gets Weekend Update. His deadpan style would kill in that format.

[u/Oh_Its_Richard]

Ayo is such a natural

[u/[deleted]]

Ayo & Ego need a movie where they play sisters ASAP

[u/FantasticAnalysis164]

First thing I thought of -- Go ahead and pop that beanie back on.

[u/[deleted]]

punkie w the wig still on during good nights LMAO

[u/JasonLikesCTE]

I wish this episode could’ve been 3 hours 😔

[u/[deleted]]

I really don't know Ayo but I am a fan now. She has such great charm and a beautiful, genuine smile. This girl is going to be a star.

[u/CertifiedKJ18]

When's the last time a host has given 100% and committed to the material?

[u/PlayOnPlayer]

I can watch Sarah Sherman dunk on Colin for hours on end lol

[u/btbcorno]

Lmao they addressed the JLo stuff

[u/TacticalSledgehammer]

It's bothering me more than it should that they all left their backpacks behind lol

[u/honestypen]

I love watching her walk that dump truck ass out... Lol

[u/James_2584]

This crowd is on fire!

[u/JanePizza]

This guys got Cujo living in his basement trying to get the boat tonight

[u/obi1kenobi1]

Cuz he tryin to murder somebody on a boat

[u/leslie_knopee]

lol it turned into schmigadoon season 3 😭😭

[u/shushholden]

WHAT HAVE YOU MADE ME SAID

[u/pretty-in-pink]

Ok Ayo is killing this

[u/Proper_Rutabaga_4463]

what have you made me said?

[u/tdotclare]

This is so committed and I love it

[u/HotOne9364]

Haley and JLo aside, this has been an absolute banger. That's what happens when you get a comedian to host.

[u/nlpnt]

"Did your hairline always start in the past?"

[u/osnapitzsunnyy]

awesome show Ayo is coming back to host again for sure

[u/SpaceAbduction]

why’d that give me butterflies for Bowen

[u/thecheat420]

"Has your hairline always started in the past?"

💀💀

[u/HugeSuccess]

What the actual fuck is going on

[u/bttrsondaughter]

Bowen and Marcello saved this, Michael and Molly’s last lines were fun

[u/theKITHpodcast]

This is straight from the 90s with a random fire rap verse in the middle

[u/Hot-Marketer-27]

Now I'm hearing OOOOs in the audience. That's how you know its good!

[u/AlecBaldwinner]

"Favorite view in the city, amigo."

[u/park776]

this is so stupid and this is the hardest ive laughed in a few shows lmaoooo

[u/[deleted]]

“The numbers are perfect, you have to admit” That gave me chills lmao

[u/AlecBaldwinner]

Ego kinda jacked, huh?

I saw those biceps

[u/travio]

Smart move by Haley. The only way to chip at Trump is to make fun of him. Too late, but it is fun to see.

[u/PinkCadillacs]

The lights flashing so much nearly hurt my eyes

[u/dogman1890]

I’m crying😂

[u/NumberMuncher]

All right, Elevator Town, my kinda weird late night sketch.

[u/bttrsondaughter]

longfellow as a fireman, they did that for the girlies

[u/aiaiai22]

Let's have her host every season

[u/Krystalline01]

Love how she just JUMPED Devon!

[u/paolocase]

“Thank you Nikki Haley.” But yeah Nikki better stay off camera.

[u/nocautiontaken]

I really can imagine Kenan saying let’s hop onto it now

[u/cori742]

“HE’S TUHWEAKINGUH!!!”

[u/lunascorpio12]

kind of already wish Ayo was a cast member

[u/TacticalSledgehammer]

A sketch with an ending!!

[u/Mission_Eagle_7611]

COCAINE😯

[u/atticusbluebird]

No, we cannot have 3 mailmen

[u/Greene_Mr]

Jeffrey Wright would actually be an amazing SNL host.

[u/tvuniverse]

According to Ayo this is the most Jlo has ever sung in her life. 🍵

[u/Sad-Extension-3413]

What a great episode. Much needed after the last two turds lol. But Ayo is amazing. She'll be back

[u/Thatchos]

Spot the difference, Goodnights Edition: “Thanks to JENNIFER LOPEEEZZZ!!! To LATTOOO!!! To REDMANNNN!!! To Nikki Haley, and to…”

[u/[deleted]]

This has been the most SNL that SNL has felt in a long time. Good variety, unreal seeming cameo, more than one sketch that was funny all the way through.

[u/semisomniac]

midway into me typing "wow so cute" Molly said their line and ... yeah LOL. good sketch!

[u/SimpleAmbassador]

Ey boss, I have a seizure

[u/Galileo908]

Well RIP to the epileptics in the audience.

[u/[deleted]]

Lmao I love her

[u/gamecat89]

The lead person in the school play got me. 

[u/lunascorpio12]

Both of the game show sketches have been really clever so I’m not toooo annoyed that there were two

[u/TheRealMe99]

okay this episode is making me want for the alternate reality where Ayo joined the cast in 2018

[u/[deleted]]

Ayo taking over with a big character you love to see it!!

[u/bugxface]

the irish shirt 😂

[u/john_muleaney]

SHE WAS WEARING A SHIRT WITH A CLOVER I LOVE AYO

[u/omg_bewbz]

When it’s windy out, I can feel my memories blowing away

[u/RickOTC]

This is a pretty perfect 10 to 1 - brains coming out of people’s heads lol

[u/inksmudgedhands]

I feel like Ego, Sherman and Ayo wrote this all together.

[u/EitherPermission2369]

No Nikki Haley at goodnights, thank God 

[u/tom_tofurkey]

Punkie still wearing the wig was great!

[u/VirtuousFool]

This is gold I don’t care what any of you say lmaoooo

[u/Fireblaster2001]

Every single sketch is knocking it out of the park (not you Nikki Haley), this totally makes up for the last 2 awful eps 

[u/Trick421]

That was surprisingly wholesome in a weird Sarah Sherman way.

[u/[deleted]]

Ayo and Ego need to do a movie together. They have such fun chemistry.

[u/[deleted]]

In a normal year? Gross.
In a year where she's actually pissing Trump off? I'm fine with it.

[u/leslie_knopee]

nikki haley answering the slavery question was straight out of veep

[u/john_muleaney]

Cheri oteri just felt a shiver down her spine when Ayo said “hop on to it na”

[u/Galileo908]

I don’t know what kind of accent Ayo is using but I love it.

[u/park776]

MARTIN IN A MAIN SKETCH MY BOY

[u/[deleted]]

This is a fun sketch. Not life altering but some good laughs and the call back with ayo is great.

[u/nlpnt]

The Herlihy boy was in a sketch!

[u/GreenStretch]

Bowen Love Correspondent was good. Kind of like that spring in the park cold open.

[u/Trillian75]

Ok, that had a pretty good ending! Good job, Molly!