With Colin Jost, Michael Che and Bill Murray

Colin Jost and  Michael Che presented a special Weekend Update during the lengthy 50th anniversary show last night.

Jost told the star-studded audience: ‘It is an honour and a thrill to be hosting Weekend Update for the 50th — and if it was up to our president, final — season of SNL,’ Jost began. 

And he added: ‘It is incredible that SNL is still going after all this time, and I am just talking about tonight’s show.’

He also explained that the audience was so packed that some big names had to view the show from ‘Studio 8G next door, as well as from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn,’ while showing an image of Diddy.

During the segment – which was more about SNL itself than its usual topical and political edge – featured former host Bill Murray ranking his favourite Weekend Update anchors.  

Cecily Strong also revived her character The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With At A Party

Published: 17 Feb 2025