The SNL Season 50 Finale featured a hilarious Weekend Update joke swap, with Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, and Michael Che delivering one of the most outrageous segments in SNL history (videograb)
SNL Season 50 Finale – With a star-studded finale presented by Scarlett Johansson and featuring musical guest Bad Bunny, NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) concluded its 50th season. The Weekend Update joke swap, in which co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che exchanged jokes written for each other—often intended to embarrass them, was the night’s high point, despite the fact that there were several excellent sketches.
Johansson, who is married to Jost, made a surprise appearance, adding an extra layer of hilarity to the segment.
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Michael Che’s Apology to Scarlett Johansson
One of the most unexpected moments came when Michael Che publicly apologized to Johansson for a joke he made about her during a previous episode.
- Che’s Apology: “I want to take this opportunity to apologize to someone I hurt. Scarlett, can you come out here?”
- Johansson’s Reaction: She responded with deadpan humor, making the moment even funnier.
- Che’s Self-Deprecating Jokes: He admitted he was “just lashing out” and joked about his own insecurities.
The exchange had the audience roaring with laughter, proving why the joke swap remains one of SNL’s most beloved traditions.
Colin Jost’s Bid to Replace Lorne Michaels
Jost kicked off the joke swap with a bold statement, aimed directly at SNL’s legendary creator and executive producer, Lorne Michaels.
- Jost’s Opening Line: “Lorne, retire, bitch! Let me run the show!”
- Audience Reaction: The crowd erupted in laughter, while Michaels reportedly laughed backstage.
- Jost’s Lipstick Moment: In a bizarre twist, Jost ended the segment by putting on red lipstick, joking that he would do “anything” to run SNL.
Most Outrageous Jokes from the Swap
As per tradition, Che wrote jokes for Jost that forced him into awkward racial humor, while Jost’s jokes made Che sound misogynistic and absurd.
- Jost’s Joke on CBS’ New Black Soap Opera: “It will air when Black people are home from work: 24 hours a day.”
- Che’s Joke on Minecraft Movie: “I was trying to enjoy the film, but I was too busy… you know, masturbating.”
- Jost’s Joke on Kendrick Lamar: “A new study finds that the hoots and grunts of bonobos show signs of complex thoughts similar to human language. Oh, so like that awful halftime show?”
The audience gasped and laughed, proving that SNL’s joke swap tradition remains one of the most fearless and hilarious segments on television.
Conclusion – SNL Season 50 Finale
The SNL Season 50 Finale delivered one of the most legendary joke swaps in the show’s history. With Scarlett Johansson’s surprise appearance, Michael Che’s apology, and Colin Jost’s bid to replace Lorne Michaels, the night was packed with unforgettable moments.
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