It seems the tides are turning in the world of comedy, and Saturday Night Live is finally catching up. The iconic sketch show took aim at MSNBC, delivering a brutally funny takedown of its hosts, including Rachel Maddow, Stephanie Ruhle, Ari Melber, Joy Reid, and Chris Hayes. The roast poked fun at their Trump obsession and even hinted at some eyebrow-raising personality quirks.
Sarah Sherman nailed her impersonation of Rachel Maddow, with a sly jab suggesting Maddow “looks like a man.” Marcello Hernandez channeled Ari Melber, while Ego Nwodim took on Joy Reid, drawing laughs for playing up her over-the-top antics. Heidi Gardner hilariously embodied Stephanie Ruhle, teasing her for “flirting with everyone,” and Andrew Dismukes delivered as a caricatured Chris Hayes.
The skit didn’t pull punches, ridiculing MSNBC’s ongoing fixation with Donald Trump. For years, the network has been criticized for making Trump their go-to headline, and now even SNL is calling it out. The segment ended with a snort-worthy moment that perfectly underscored just how absurdly out-of-touch these media personalities can be.
What’s even more surprising is SNL’s shift back to comedy that resonates with a broader audience. After years of leaning into partisan humor that alienated half the country, this skit feels like a return to form. Could it be the aftermath of Trump winning the popular vote, or just a realization that comedy is supposed to make everyone laugh? Either way, this newfound self-awareness is a welcome change.
Watch the clip and enjoy the snarky humor aimed at MSNBC’s most high-profile figures.
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NEW: Saturday Night Live roasts MSNBC, suggests Rachel Maddow looks like a man and makes fun of Stephanie Ruhle for flirting with everyone.
The show specifically made fun of the hosts for being obsessed with Trump.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 19, 2025
If nothing else, it’s proof that even SNL is waking up to what’s truly funny.
