Heidi Gardner Begged Lorne Michaels to Let Travis Kelce Host SNL | The Tonight Show

Heidi Gardner talks about her past as a hairdresser, her love of Kansas City and Travis Kelce hosting SNL.
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[@drebone1986]

First appearance and long overdue, I love this woman

[@misdiansyah9875]

Rdf lnhjnrxrr TT sama rdddddfdddddfdffffffffff🎉ffffffffdfddfdfdddffffffffdddxddf🎉dfddf🎉🎉ff🎉🎉r

[@alanvallazza9781]

From my Kansas City. Lived all over the metropolitan area.

[@rexd.burgess8730]

I like her skits, and yes, way long overdue.

[@jardennis4nd]

After Beavis & Butthead skit, I'm so in love with her.

[@JIJO333]

Me too!

[@rehoby]

SNL is Heidi's show now. She never misses. One of the true SNL stars of recent times.

[@andrewp.stewart4585]

What about Ego Nwodim?

[@MichaelHartman-qt4mp]

Following the departure of Cecily Strong, you're pretty much right about that 👍.

[@MichaelHartman-qt4mp]

I would love ❤️ to see Nasim Pedrad host SNL; a sketch with both Nasim and Heidi would be a comedic match 😀 😉 made in heaven! ❤😂😊

[@DeRocco21]

i thought SNL was off the air

[@samsneadd]

She is so awesome! When Aidy and the rest left I was worried. But her and Bowen really stepped their A game up and are so hilarious with the new case, Ego and of course Keanan. She is the only person on earth that can play a 40, 50 year old woman, a 70 year old grand mother and a 22 year old gen z influencer and make in 10 mins from one skit to another, And make it very believable. One thing I like about this interview is how you can tell she was made for the stage or at least has been in stage acting for so long because most of the time her body is facing the audience and she is answering Jimmy's questions while playing to them. Heidi is a super pro !

[@TahiriVeila13ABY]

SNL was terrible when you posted this 7 months ago and it's still awful now. Bowen has never been funny a single moment in his entire life.

[@josephthomas2226]

Best heidi sketch ever - blue bunny ice cream

[@RobeLifeMusic]

Heidi Gardner looks amazing in a silk robe 👘🙌

[@michaelmckenna1229]

What’s this mean bro?

[@RobeLifeMusic]

@@michaelmckenna1229Robes are AWESOME 👘🙌

[@northernsoutherngirl]

I ❤ when she plays the girlfriend of the boxer who's always taking her kids to her sister on Weekend Update.😅😅

[@MattUniversal]

shes takin the kids to her sistas

[@ascent8487]

And if you’d like to let her know, you can reach her at her sisters.

[@im2dirty4u]

Angel

[@aarondigby5054]

​@@ascent8487the one where she plays all the cocaine wives of the 80's-90's

[@RealFad3]

@@ascent8487and if you think you’re the fightah she’s the fightah 😂

[@free2chill727]

I'm just glad she's still on the show, so talented

[@yankeeladee02]

Go Heidi 🙌🏼👏🏼 Love you on SNL and YES, you are funny. 💫

[@adamreck2673]

I'm from KC and when she said the cheese is powder from Kraft, I immediately shouted "In-a-Tub"!! Way to represent KC Heidi!

[@michaelscot4816]

Kelce did kill it on snl! 💜🤣

[@aarondigby5054]

Kelce did aite, he's overhyped because of the Swiftie bs.

[@jimmyispromo]

As a Kansas City-ian... we love her, the Chiefs and In A Tub. So good.

[@margievroom8941]

In-a-Tub is awesome. I am surprised she hasn’t eaten there before. It is an institution. Go Chiefs!

[@malovina]

She is so awesome! I saw at Groundlings in West Hollywood and her improv was so awesome and she really stood out from the cast to me for some reason. So excited she made it to SNL

[@RockStarChefOriginal]

I’m so in love with her in SHRiNKING. She’s always on point on SNL as well. 🎉

[@JohnLee-ue6gy]

Boop

[@CactuarKnight]

Heidi is so gorgeous and also hilarious on SNL

[@joanneweiss3864]

Travis was phenomenal!!!! And his bro there too LoL She's right! I don't follow football, only baseball, so I'm clueless & didn't even know these 2 brothers played each other in the super bowl, watched Rihanna's show online! Travis rocked every moment, has a new career in comedy movies when he retires👏👏👏👏

[@richboyprado]

Heidi being a hair stylist makes so much sense to me

[@aoifeodonnell4929]

Heidi was great in the Pedro Pascal 'LA mush mouth coma' skit. 🤣

[@KrisTheHuman]

Hello from Kansas City! (haven't had In-A-Tub since 16 years ago. Might try it again after this)

[@nikkiottoparuas7662]

In-a-tub is a North KC staple!!!! First place I go when I visit home

[@kathryncarlson1654]

Thank you for trying out our famous High School hangout In-a-Tub!!! Best memories, best Fried tacos!!!

[@parsoumash]

Heidi: Do you know the Mummy cut? Jimmy: No I don’t know what that is. Heidi: The Mummy cut is Brendan Fraser in the Mummy. Jimmy: Oh we got a picture of him here in the Mummy. So poorly scripted😂

[@michaeladelman2539]

She's wonderful. He's a giggling fawning buffoon the worst of the late night hosts.

[@Antwannnn]

Yeaaaah lol but I'll let it slide

[@AfternoonFocus]

My thoughts exactly. Glad someone pointed this out in the comments. Lol.

[@paullin230]

Maybe he doesn’t know like totally until he saw the picture

[@tyreemarable3326]

Thank you! Someone caught it. The fakeness is tiresome.

[@bobbylee_]

I totally thought that was Kristen Schaal all dolled up.

[@ceoinnovoup]

Oh, how adorable she is.

[@evenflowsteven]

That’s wild to me that this is her first appearance on the Tonight Show.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I'm floored. I could've sworn she's been on before.

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

​@@debbiedoodiedandi I think she's been on Seth Meyers a few times but then who on SNL hasn't?

[@briansl1966]

Heidi Gardner is by far and away My FAV SNL cast member, she's got the ABC trifecta of Adorable, Beautiful, and Cute as well as being oh SO Talented!!!!!! Hope she stays on for MANY years to come!!!!!!

[@pollypickle]

Yes, Love Heidi. I LOVE BOWEN YANG NOW TOO, he's my favorite new player on SNL, and of course, who doesn't love Kenan?!? CRAZY PEOPLE

[@blakebetsworth9869]

I never thought I'd hear In-A-Tub discussed on national television. That's the old go-to in north town, that or Haye's Hamburgers. I love how Heidi reps us, especially as a Chiefs fan.

[@unloveableandre]

She is goooooorgeous

[@briantaylor7132]

Absolutely adore this lady and her talent!!

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Heidi looked absolutely gorgeous in a wedding dress for the Jok-ur sketch!

[@PokyPops]

In-A-Tub is a KC staple! Love me some In-A-Tub!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

So Jimmy didnt know what she meant by mummy cut but he just happened to have pictures of Brendon Frasier and her dad right there....haha

[@justsaying14]

That's his "secret" power 🤭

[@GrantKanigan]

🤫

[@KonicKicks]

😂😂😂

[@discopants68]

He says “Now I know what you’re talking about” as he picks up the photo, so clearly he didn’t know why it was there.

[@zeeptollbooth4129]

Tv Voodoo 👹

[@Two_But_Not_Two]

Kelce absolutely crushed it! Dude is a natural.

[@AAilovemusic]

She is one of my favorite current SNL cast members!

[@DoubleO7-11]

Heidi seems delightful 😍

[@aryk2001]

YASSS HEIDI! I’m a big SNL fan! So glad to see you making your tonight show debut! Get it girl! I manage a hair salon….so I’m still lame. Lol. But I’m working on it. Anyway, I ADORE YOU AND I AM SO HAPPY YOURE ON HERE! I feel like u should’ve been here like 2 years ago but GLAD YOU MADE IT! Can’t wait to root you on in your next project. You’re kind of a Diva now. Be humble, but also awesome too. That awesome part is important. You already know what to do! Love you!

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

Reppin Kansas City baby. She’s hilarious

[@noahman27]

Heidi Gardner...I'm takin' the kids to my sistah's! hahaha you're the best

[@CCBr4dshaw]

One of the funniest things I've ever seen is Heidi doing "It's wine o'clock" on Crank Yankers!

[@gracepeterson7483]

Heidi is so talented.

[@terrancekayton007]

I’ll sit through Fallon to get to listen to Heidi 🤩🤩

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

She makes my heart go pitter pat

[@Winslow273]

In A Tub... a north KC favorite. My Mom loved them from back in HS in the 1960's

[@Bbjon816]

KC native here In-A-Tub is the bomb

[@nikkiottoparuas7662]

Agree!!!

[@ecamp6360]

Her Lorne Michaels impression was brilliant! Spot on!

[@bobbressi5414]

Not only is she funny, she is actually an amazing actress!

[@rlgnoles1]

Heidi's spouse is soooo frickin lucky & blessed. What a treasure he has! 🏴‍☠️🪙

[@philjan23]

I believe I speak in behalf of at least half the country when I say this: thank you, Heidi, thank you so much 😅❤

[@TonyHammitt]

I've had In-a-Tub, once. It wasn't good, but it's something we felt we had to do when we lived in KC. Heidi is so awesome, she can really tell a great story

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

yeah I felt like she was being polite by saying "it was good."

[@MrDrProfAwesomeness]

Fell in love with her work on “Heads will roll”

[@bobwiegers]

always great on SNL and fabulous on Shrinking too!

[@PoppabearsCave]

Kc native here. Grew up with in a tub tacos and loose burgers. Wonderfully greasy. So good, but you pay the next day as you always do with the best food.

[@karll.masoner6918]

Just saw this and when she said ground beef taco with Kraft Macaroni powder I immediately said, In A Tub. Its classis KC.

[@andregriner]

He said he didn't know what the mummy cut was then whipped out a photo lol

[@bigsig2852]

like man just has a picture of brendan fraiser on speed dial bro 😂

[@johnnyjoe1083]

In-A-Tub... four blocks from my home - damn straight great!

[@jonlera7585]

I accept I'm in love with her

[@saburvd7874]

Heidi has amazing hair, plus she is funny.

[@rufarojunior]

Heidi is so funny and she’s absolutely hilarious

[@JonnyDIY]

The "Mummy" cut 🤣🤦‍♂️ that it a hard haircut to get right though for sure. PS- Have loved Heidi since I first saw her 1st episode. She is actually funny, which isn't a requirement of the cast anymore

[@lealmelisa]

I love her. Such a talent.

[@batbrick3949]

Heidi as Bailey Gismert absolutely cracks me up. Somehow she channels the vibe of a 17 year old girl perfectly.

[@gwen2252]

I enjoy her so much on SNL and think she is just beautiful!

[@christophercrowder872]

Love that Heidi still shows love KC. In A Tub is an institution here.

[@PianoUniverse]

Kelce really killed it and as a Raider fan it hurts to say that...

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

There should be a show or special where EVERY comedian who has EVER worked with Lorne Michaels gets together and does him. Imitations of Lorne Michaels on NBC!

[@mimigiggles4199]

Fly-on-the-wall podcast on KZbin. Lorne Michaels Impressions Galore.

[@boblowney]

absolutely the best teenager on Weekend update, and so many other characters.

[@szargos]

"Oh I don't know what the mummy cut is. Oh, wait I somehow have this picture right here." Ridiculous.

[@alexandrospirillis]

Heidi is so amazing!

[@Yannimalgr]

More Heidi please!

[@ScientificGuy]

I love Heidi!

[@dawnnichols736]

In a tub tacos!!!!! It’s a Northland thing in Kansas City!!!! ❤❤❤

[@DavidNewkirk]

Yesss!!!!! In a Tub!!!! It's amazing!

[@artgayhart6451]

Very Funny and Talented !

[@tumulasrinivas728]

Lovely show🎉

[@randyinghram5550]

Absolutely love her!

[@dinosp8th]

she was serious and totally right about Travis Kelce being better than half the SNL cast.

[@DavidJohnson-qg4hv]

Such a pleasant lady and a great comedian.

[@yolandavillegas4376]

Kansas City proud!! And everyone deserves that greasy In a tub taco - what a good plug for Them!! 😂😂

[@eben4reel934]

Heidi has blown me away since playing the girl-friend in a boxing movie on SNL - jaw-dropping! 😊🔥 Letting Colin know she’ll go to her sister’s… so glad they’re on KZbin. This first appearance is rough, seems over-rehearsed & fake. Hope Heidi’s in great health, not burning out! 💙

[@LindaC616]

The girlfriend in EVERY boxing movie 😅😅

[@danabryant6138]

... AND SHE'S TAKIN THE KIDS! 😂

[@bobbylee_]

Just looked up the character on SNL! A new classic character from SNL. And she’s from Kansas City too!

[@Jillians1025]

​@@danabryant6138 lol "to ha sistas!" 😆

[@dayeeoliver]

Wow looks like she really loves her dad. Cute!

[@RubyStar4]

Heidi is my rose this season.

[@jomcd414]

Perfect! Heidi coming back for The Big Slick 2023!!!!

[@swinn1967]

In-A-Tub is awesome, Best tacos around!

[@Andrew-dd3yt]

I’m the last to do this… but she’s so pretty 😭 hahah

[@iwasbroco6126]

Heidi’s impression of Norm. Keeping the tradition is the cast’s impression of him alive. 😅

[@lka8735]

4:08 ground beef: thịt bò xay Powder cheese: phô mai rắc Tub, bathtub: bồn tắm 4:14 speck: a very small mark, piece, or amount:vết ố rất nhỏ

[@michaeldickmeyer493]

"In a tub" Just looked it up! Way North from OP however going to visit one of them soon. Thanks Heidi and Rick. Always looking for a great greasy menu even though I am also a health nut. Don't like sweets, but love to get my grease on occasionally! M

[@christianrivera2674]

Heidi kills every sketch she's in. Much love and wishes for prosperity.

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

In a tub is a Kansas City institution

[@jey4908]

Jimmy had no idea but he had a picture ready. Why did they have to pretend that? lol

[@gillianblackbird4649]

I laughed so hard!!! 😂🤣🌮🌬🌮

[@justinwasmuth7023]

I have eaten at In A Tub. It's exactly what she is describing.

[@monicabubello]

She’s so naturally funny

[@denniscarey1621]

Holy crap! In a Tub tacos were a tradition when I was in high school.

[@alienmoosestudios]

Heidi is phenomenal!!! 🥰 And this interview was EVERYTHING!!! 😁💖🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@RNRBeliever]

I'm in LOVE....😍

[@shalinnsilkwood6766]

In-A-Tub on the tonight show?! Thanks for reppin’ KC, Heidi!

[@drewbryan6739]

In-A-Tub is five minutes up the road from me, and I have been there many times. The cheese dust in an In-A-Tub taco immediately blends with the grease in the beef to create a gooey, cheese-like substance; it doesn't stay dry long enough to get on your clothes. Do not ever get tacos to go because the grease will have soaked through to your car seat by the time you get home. In-A-Tub tacos are actually terrible, but because they are so terrible they've become a beloved local icon.

[@mc76]

"I have no idea what that is." [Instantly produces a photo of Brendan Fraser with the haircut.]