Why Colin Jost & Michael Che Stepped Down as “SNL” Head Writers

[@1craley878]

I love che’s joke about how Collin went to school at Harvard and he didn’t but they still have the same job. Lol 😂 😅😂

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

So perfect.

[@johndough3809]

Pete made that joke yeeears ago when he was doing segments on weekend update.

[@lucycarola]

@@1craley878 they have as good a chemistry as Amy & Tina.

[@treetreeplant]

Literal DEI hire

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

​@@treetreeplant🤦🏻‍♂️

[@monkeyrun]

when you have scarlett johansson at home, you go home.

[@javier77th]

When you have Scarlett at home…u stay home. 😂

[@mattduffyw99]

Jost: "I want Scarlett Johansson" Jost: "We have Scarlett Johansson at home" The Scarlett Johansson at home: [the actual honest to god Scarlett Johansson]

[@wofford30]

In a hurry 😅😂

[@mdougf]

Lmfao, exactly

[@ceespinz]

Facts

[@bryse321]

Colin: Take the win bro Che: Nah I'm chillin

[@gr8dvd]

So much of it is an act for laughs but sense Ché is genuinely humble.

[@lucycarola]

@@gr8dvd I think they both are. That’s why they were so good. Colin always resisted being on any skit.

[@FocusedVoices]

I love when they write each other's jokes at the end of the season.

[@Hellmore94]

Jost: I'm going to write some mildly self-deprecating funny jokes for him. Che: Imma gonna ruin this man's whole life 😂

[@Eli_B3000]

New one just dropped, it's up on KZbin.

[@anthonyparker6619]

Choices . . . sleep on SNL couch or next to Scarlett Johansson.

[@invisalats841]

Barring some really unsettling private knowledge it seems a pretty easy choice. That couch is super comfy

[@daviegriffin3539]

JD Vance just got quiet 🛋 👀 🤪

[@Picklesnot-co3k]

Don't rush me. I'm thinking. I'm thinking.

[@killofilms4162]

Such a difficult choice 😢😢

[@johnbrowne2170]

@@daviegriffin3539 The next VP of the U.S.

[@SEKunkle]

Michael Che, great at stand-up, the HBO show was very good and he's been excellent whenever I hear him on a podcast.

[@Newday749]

I watch specfically for weekend update.

[@r40photosmediagroup22]

Same here.

[@brookerangel-legris]

It’s the ONLY thing funny on SNL so yup, I’m with you on that.

[@d.b.1176]

Yup, there may be 2 good hosts every year that are worth watching.

[@dmd1973]

Michael kills in stand-up specials. Definitely go watch them all.

[@joedy3957]

Isnt there a new one out soon?

[@1craley878]

@@joedy3957I hope so, they are hilarious.

[@christopherbillups7562]

I absolutely love their dynamic, two sides of the same coin.

[@cambodianz]

Che wearing his George Wallace costume.

[@df4196]

Good spot w

[@CRange-bh3tb]

😂😂

[@milestones140]

Hilarious

[@brooke8567]

He's a cornball

[@vegas1854]

LOL...and jost going through his "Blueberry Lumberjack" phase.

[@ebo2421]

Would’ve loved to hear Che’s answer

[@lucycarola]

I honestly think they have definitely been the best weekend update hosts we’ve had so far.

[@chillbest14]

For sure

[@sk-ig4wt]

norm was imo then these two

[@chrislacayo1857]

A comedians kryptonite is genuine compliments

[@anchoragesalsa]

SNL - weekend update with Che and Jost is only thing I been watching the last couple years.

[@jatilq]

Sharing jokes is big, I wonder what happens when they leave.

[@joshua6207]

It is the highlight of the show. They do have some good young talent and Keenan

[@angelthman1659]

Howard back to asking the question and then answering it.

[@Figs3]

Trying to stir up drama as well.

[@mj8495]

Gotta play to your strengths 😂

[@DizzyBusy]

It's a feature, not a bug

[@jasonspades1265]

Che has a permanent smile

[@JeffO-]

My cheeks would be exhausted.

[@Steven-fy3wj]

It works for people that see the jokes in everything. I admire it.

[@timweaver7826]

They could/should do a 30 minute show every week where they write jokes for each other that are very offensive (funny). Best part of the show.

[@3R1CtheRED]

That would be great. Also maybe a few extra written segments/sketches

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

Except it wouldn't be anywhere near as good if it was 30 mins every week lol

[@timweaver7826]

@@Howitchewstofeel5gum I beg to differ.

[@allforONEccl]

I could’ve sworn they actually tried this for a few weeks and it actually didn’t turn out well.

[@1utube01]

I'm sure it's much more time consuming than it seems, especially since they are among the best segments of the year. Getting the final versions of them takes much longer, and part of the appeal is you just don't see these jokes every week. Maybe if they were monthly, 10-15 minutes.

[@rastagideon8236]

Keenan, Che and Jost are the only reason I watch. I have been watching SNL since it started in the late 70’s.

[@ns2110theonly]

Mid 70s (1975). Me too though

[@stephenlondon3363]

Same here… I think at this point if any, or all of them leave anytime soon, I’d be out… I mean Kenan is now the longest running cast member in the show’s history but he won’t be there forever

[@madisonfortin6535]

​@@stephenlondon3363 I always figured Keenan was going to be the heir apparent to Lorne Michaels whenever he retires. Dudes been on the show so long he's gotta have absorbed hella knowledge

[@mattier.9095]

I agree

[@stephenlondon3363]

Colin sounds totally different in real life than he does on Weekend Update 😳

[@tphillips37]

This is his real voice. The other is his "performance" voice.

[@leroyduncan9368]

Ché's last joke is a perfect example of his comedic genius. "Well HE'S usually rolling his eyes when he's giving the compliment." 😂😂😂

[@dhaynes325]

These two gentlemen together in n SNL is hilarious. I love the respect and admiration they have for one another. True brotherhood

[@WheelerRickRambles]

So a version of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

[@cameronroberts4296]

Howard’s Dungeon Master screen is on point. I bet his campaign is awesome.

[@thecurbsidechoir8783]

I didn't notice until you brought it up !!!

[@nikfpv3456]

Howard always trying to start shit between his guests every 30 seconds lol.

[@davidbuchan3753]

Loved listening to this! I couldn’t handle the angry Stern… This is awesome. Great interview!

[@eyeknow8009]

Howards still putting words in peoples mouths huh? 😂

[@ODUBlue]

My favorite WU hosts, and I was here for Norm. They just have something special.

[@MellerzNoel]

Woah Michael Che looks healthier.

[@sooperd00p]

No he doesn't.

[@PeachyVendingCo.]

Eating good 😂

[@ellemarr7234]

@@sooperd00p Says someone with no profile photo lol

[@chillbest14]

Their news bits were the best part of the whole show

[@overworlder]

this was very entertaining

[@derekdevries1284]

You have to put people at ease. They needed each other.

[@benjie416]

they should tour together

[@jessicah1148]

I have to say, the skits this year so far have been pretty great. Nothing against Che and Jost, but perhaps they are better Weekend Uodate writers than they are skit writers.

[@jefflockwood4146]

Still can't understand why he tells them questions instead of asking a question

[@IrishCarney]

Because he's trying to crowbar a response out of passive Che so that Jost doesn't totally dominate the interview

[@Cosmycal]

​@@IrishCarneyExactly

[@xtraspecialmango]

They were TOO funny 😂

[@charleslewis6815]

These two are the best..very clever 😊😊

[@bluesky973]

Love these two!

[@mr.e8226]

Sound engineer left some noise in on the guest mics

[@YomiAderin]

Howard Stern really wants there to be beef, huh...

[@daingore]

SNL Interventions: they actually tell you you're doing a good job and you're in denial about it

[@FirstThief]

Howard is begging for Colin to beat up Che lol

[@therobnest]

30 Rock shows the hilarity that could be happening 😂😂 I love it.

[@cjokerp]

Could have swore that was comedian George Wallace sitting next to Jost...😅

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

I love Che.

[@KeithSweat89]

Stern still has a show?

[@kermitwilson]

Watching this, he answers his own questions a lot. So he’s basically the host, and also the guest

[@christiana8820]

They would be PERFECT for an I Spy TV remake...

[@rbriggs89]

Their mics have a weird feedback sound or something

[@rippski9826]

Lol I'm sure he wasn't complaining about running home to his wife AT ALL.

[@RyanConnell5150]

Howard the segment is called "Weekend Update" It's not "the news" stop calling it that.

[@rennan5114]

Norm called it the news tho :,)

[@jnnx]

Don’t get it twisted, it’s just da news. . .

[@jlinblazin]

When you have scarlett johannsen at home it aint hard to go home, take the W Jost lmao

[@snacking5908]

Che’s stand ups are amazing. He’s a great writer

[@ShouldHaveBeen]

Sony MDR-7506 forever.

[@onlyrick]

@ShouldHaveBeen - I've had mine since the early nineties. I use them for mixing and for listening. They still cost the same! Be Cool.

[@ShouldHaveBeen]

@@onlyrick There is a reason they have been the industry standard for 30 years.

[@TheRealWayneSteven]

Wait…when did this occur…their writing is superb

[@TimothyAlexzander]

Is this a re-upload

[@cpanczak]

I love SNL and the talent on the show is so damn good

[@Christianna73]

#moremichaelche

[@w00deey12]

Everyone on SNL used to get their own movie.

[@zacharyparker3759]

Probably because their humor is that great

[@markn1835]

The ancillary benefit of these interviews is a 2hr break from Robins constant, unprovoked, psychotic laughing.

[@thefreakyrobber0]

Damn Che eating good af

[@Winterstick549]

The best part of SNL

[@vpeakfiction]

Howard I think mean single people make for easiest worker to manipulate

[@ls400s]

I wanna know when Che got so big?

[@ifandwhen-kl2cr]

Best joke of all is pretending that SNL even matters at this point

[@marvelfan5444]

Che's dentist: Laugh, but show those pearls!

[@justjack3075]

Basically they are burnt out 😅

[@amk6897]

2024: SNL hasn't been funny in 20 years 2004: SNL hasn't been funny in 20 years

[@marcmcreynolds2827]

People idolize the first years because they see classic skits culled from then. I think it's better now than when I first started watching regularly around 1978. At least now there are occasional episodes where over half of the skits plus WU are good quality writing and well produced. The early years seemed a lot more "improve night and someone's filming it".

[@jnnx]

@@marcmcreynolds2827We now idolize the 1986-1995 years, try and keep up. . .

[@marcmcreynolds2827]

@@jnnx We being you and your imaginary friend. What you wrote barely even applies to what I said, but one way or another it's not 1986-1995 that they are now coming out with a movie about.

[@Famjules79]

Is this why the skits have been noticeably better the last few weeks?

[@davideboos]

Does that mean they'll be in more sketches? 🤔

[@alphaque9933]

Jost and Davidson should have been relieved of their responsibilities far before they actually did. Kenan and Mikey are carrying the show!

[@256k_]

TIL Colin is married to scarlett johansson wtf. amazing

[@charlesartis]

Scarlett Johansson is gone from months at a time to film movies.

[@johndo1133]

Che seem to have a HUGE case of imposter syndrome, which is typical in people with ADHD

[@Cosmycal]

I hope Jost as a close friend is helping him with that making him realize from time to time with some external validation.

[@helpfulcommenter]

"ADHD" isn't real, you've been fed a lie

[@Chicagoguy1984]

These 2 on Weekend Update is ONLY good thing about SNL!!

[@johnnymancspice]

Be More Che

[@williamminehan4416]

🤘🤘🤘

[@tas22222]

WHAT? I just found this out .

[@josephthomas2226]

STern is brilliant. I wish he were always clean. he does not need to be filthy to be funny.

[@Ellierua]

Che seems quite mean spirited. I've often questioned his comedic talents, don't think he realises how lucky he's been.

[@jakewinter2]

the talent to write for has plummeted

[@bovinityleak2066]

Che looks gigantic!

[@chrisj1185]

So they the reason it’s been doodoo

[@cheri7054]

Howard is a great interviewer

[@JustinLillich]

I mean, to be fair, he's only been doing this a couple years.

[@thetannaree]

Howard is the best interviewer periodt

[@addir9502]

Howard interrupts a lot geez

[@andrewkent3192]

They stepped down because they aren’t funny.. Howard it’s time you stepped down too

[@Whathappened0001]

Howard got weird

[@helpfulcommenter]

This clip is 4:20 long

[@ragetobe]

So?

[@rppoker8541]

He was on CP time 😂

[@IamCurrentlyAscending]

not his angle

[@radrcer]

SNL is edgy and funny when you are in middleschool/highschool. A few times a year they have a new “all-time” funny skit.

[@jnnx]

Good thing for me those years were the late eighties/early nineties!

[@MrKenneffdupriest]

SNL is still on TV?

[@lukehightower4198]

maybe thats why its barely funny this year?

[@LC-le9ew]

why did Lorne allow any of these children to be in charge of anything?

[@mannygonzalez2868]

They weren't funny writer's

[@HiknbfunnyHkkgg]

Hall Frank Harris Ronald Thomas Donald

[@CraigMCox]

Che and Kenan must eat at the same place now

[@adamn4406]

So Che just rides coat tails. got it.

[@blitzu_1]

Cause they straight doo doo 😂😂😂🎉

[@fredwigham1391]

Howard is always trying to start crap between people.