Jerrod Carmichael Monologue - SNL

First-time SNL host Jerrod Carmichael talks about what happened with Will Smith at the Oscars and coming out on his HBO special.
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[@jakehuang3545]

"Those claps did nothing for my self-esteem" Glad to see Jerrod coming back to doing stand ups. He has a really unique style and delivery.

[@genevasmith4448]

I love his energy n style!!

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

He's just a dull white influenced Black man who isn't funny

[@johnsonmathew6699]

he is super lame couldn't even get me to smile

[@jasonallen3678]

@Johnson Matthew I feel the same way and his sitcom was the same thing,It just wasn't funny to me and I'm not even a simple minded person when it comes to comedy..

[@mmarco8787]

Yes, isn't it great that all of our comedians have emotional problems? How fun!

[@onefootsteve5919]

Note that he never said "Will Smith", "Chris Rock", "Oscars", or "slap". And, how he so effortlessly segues into his own story, and ties it up so well at the end. This was one of the most sharply performed AND written comedy monologues on SNL in recent memory. And he was also great in the skits! No, I didn't know who he was until a few days ago, LOL. But I am so impressed with this guy. I'm gonna watch his special tonight.

[@davemclellan4019]

I didn't know who this guy was until I saw this on KZbin! I'd never heard of him but I agree he is really gifted.

[@merrigoodman3589]

@@davemclellan4019 34 r

[@Ladie_Vee]

Agreed ☝🏼 💯

[@avaholloway32]

@@davemclellan4019 He had his own show called The Carmichael Show with Tiffany Haddish, Loreta Devine, Lil Rel Howery, David Alan Grier

[@fadethechannel]

JC is a true pro.

[@sndrb1336]

this was maybe the smoothest snl opening monologue I have ever seen, relaxed, confident, touching on current events, vulnerable, a good callback and funny af. kudos, really impressive.

[@nspector]

Well put!

[@caitieeeee]

Yeah this is top tier.

[@davedecker1725]

Norm MacDonald was the best host!

[@CoachHeyward]

Came here to say ALL of this

[@CoachHeyward]

💯

[@hyeonjusong1159]

the way he alluded to "it" without ever explicitly saying what "it" was, and closing with the same punchline @Obama, was just brilliant.

[@renenowicki]

Yeah. What was “it” that he was talking about?!!??!!!!????!!!!

[@lax4lyfe322]

@@renenowicki pretty sure ‘it’ was will smith slapping Chris rock

[@sylph8005]

I wish they kept it like this the whole time instead of getting explicit

[@WonLotto100M]

And Obama did come out to. White House event

[@missyg8664]

@@renenowicki “It” was about coming out as a gay man during his HBO special, Rothaniel.

[@johnmiller7682]

SNL needs to do more of this. It's nice to see an actual comedian, and one not super famous, hosting the show.

[@chrisfinch8637]

But wouldn’t the show’s monologues be watered down, if they do it as often? It needs to actually bring certain comedians on, from time to time.

[@johnsonmathew6699]

yes "actual comedians" this guys is no comedian acting gaeyyy to be funny

[@darishopkins2573]

that's the opposite of what they need to do. I only want to see super famous hosts.

[@darishopkins2573]

@@chrisfinch8637 I dunno about watered down, but the show would certainly suck

[@darishopkins2573]

@callmecatalyst it's not the audience's fault if the quality show they came to see ends up sucking because someone followed your terrible advice. it would be partly your fault, and partly the producers.

[@jovanbrown9673]

He should get the John Goodman and John Mulaney treatment and be asked to host every season as far as I’m concerned he’s brilliant

[@oasesn1645]

You’re only saying that because he’s gay

[@charliewolf4411]

He's always been a GOAT

[@andreack9983]

His timing is very subtle.

[@senister14]

His showed was underated.

[@darishopkins2573]

that's one of the worst, least funny, least entertaining monologues I've ever seen. he is no John Goodman, and I dunno what John Mulaney's claim to fame is that makes him worthy of hosting so many times, but at least he's entertaining.

[@karlymorgan6011]

Not gonna lie I’d never heard of him, but in a single monologue he became one of my new favorites 😂 He’s hysterical!

[@RK-un6dr]

You gotta check out his show, The Carmichael Show. I was so hurt when he ended the series. You will be busting at the seams lol

[@macscorner3139]

This doesn’t compare to his stand up or his show on nbc

[@jet07son]

agree !!!

[@knowsomething9384]

Me too. Takes one thing, DOESN'T actually talk about it, builds his whole monologue around it, and manages to be hilarious. That's talent!

[@oldgroucho2203]

I think the Carmichael Show is on Netflix now. it is great, co stars David Allen Grier as his dad.

[@carlochiarella3384]

Arguably the funniest host monologue in a very, very long time.

[@sundayseance]

woooot

[@shannanmuire]

Yes! For a long time the monologues on SNL have been "meh" at best. Jerrod really drew me in and had my full attention! He is amazing! 💙

[@virginia6635]

so true!

[@2lita572]

FROM THE BIGGEST UNKNOWN...HIS WORDS NOT MINE...I KNEW WHO HE WAS...LOL...BUT WHO AM I🤣🦚

[@curtcookmusic]

facts

[@GOD999MODE]

This dude’s confidence on stage is next level

[@samuelgarcia5730]

Didn’t know who he is , but now I do & it’s refreshing to see someone that does this naturally and so good !!

[@lbmartinet]

Same!

[@samuelgarcia5730]

@@lbmartinet 😘

[@smurfette1509]

Same here too!

[@funnyfoxbird]

He had his own show. You should watch it, the Carmichael show.

[@naping]

To people discovering Jerrod from this, if you're into black sitcoms please watch The Carmichael Show, it's honestly one of my favourite sitcoms till this day.

[@sharongale9558]

Not just a black sitcom, it was a great sitcom. I don't normally watch any sitcoms but the Carmicheal Show was fantastic. I was really surprised it ended so soon.

[@johnsjohnson448]

And leave O'Bama and Politics out of your routines....

[@Sabbathtage]

Thanks because I immediately liked him and want to see more of him.

[@tammiepage6489]

@@johnsjohnson448 Are you joking if you’re serious though get over it but I hope you’re joking

[@sangredelic]

Big names too--David Alan Grier plays the dad! He an All Star

[@djpowers5w]

That was seriously the best, most lighthearted, genuinely funny without doing a schtick monologue ever. Great job, dude

[@pheliosking9484]

I concour. I had no idea who this is, but man, he crushed it. I will be watching his HBO special fo sho

[@2gunzfilms425]

That's actually his Schtick ironically lol

[@helenatube]

He was in a good mood and feeling confident so it made me feel good too

[@olumide31907]

I remember his short lived sitcom "the Carmichael show" and thought it should have received more publicity. It was clever and funny.

[@dagmawitg2109]

Agreed!!

[@ddduh5158]

100%

[@ironwill6859]

Right it was pretty good.

[@johnmshaw49]

The Carmichael show wass great

[@shantoreywilkins651]

🎯

[@MadisonAiello]

Jerrod is deadass hilarious. He needs to come back and host again next season. I’m genuinely gonna go watch his special after this.

[@nameunknown007]

Yeah going to watch his special. Never heard of him before. But he was hilarious and liked his style.

[@ddduh5158]

he also had a very good sitcom on nbc called the Carmichael show. he really is am amazing comedian and has not had enough of an audience to witness it in my opinion

[@nathanlindahl8336]

Quit using the term “deadass” people! 🤮 Makes you sounds so ridiculously stupid..dead ass. You probably use the term “feels” too lol

[@KevinJonessuprq87]

Prepare to be wowed.

[@christheghostwriter]

I have no idea who this guy is, but I like him. He's obviously confortable on stage and he knows how to land a joke

[@savage_skirt5386]

he's a comedian

[@drewt8138]

This HBO special is his 2nd one. He really truly is underrated. You should check him out

[@parabellum5503]

@@drewt8138 3rd actually but yeah check them out.

[@H-Vox]

not even a single idea eh

[@savage_skirt5386]

@Nik Zahui yes

[@andreadaniel8792]

I have never wanted to watch an opening monologue more than once… until this one. It’s so blasted good!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@celieboo]

I love your haircut!

[@andreadaniel8792]

@@celieboo 🙂Thank you so much.

[@Eli-bn1sq]

“i can’t even heal my family, how am i gonna heal the nation????” omfg me too bestie

[@davidmckesey7119]

Hilarious

[@g194g]

So charismatic. Hadn’t seen any content from him in a while, glad to see him again

[@amandaf1042]

Yes, yes he is, charismatic Perfect description. .

[@kimerietate8372]

He's so, so cute.He looks like Ebay from "Good Times."

[@Tyfreaky13]

I'm going to be honest: Jerrod could straight up be a cast member at SNL, he gives off that vibe. I missed last night show and saw the Rainbow Bush skit first, and I really thought that he was a new cast member!

[@bryancash6330]

I thought the exact same thing lol

[@jeanestewart6439]

That would probably not happen since he has already had his own network sitcom, the Carmichael Show. It was awesome, by the way. It was on Netflix for awhile too.

[@matthewstubblefield7337]

@@jeanestewart6439 well one guy has been on all that, wild n out, mad TV, snl soooo

[@noicemate9111]

@@jeanestewart6439 yeah that would be so weird for him to go backwards like that he’s too good they need to let him write another show

[@canaisyoung3601]

I always pictured him being a writer on SNL that sometimes appears on-camera on Weekend Update, but gets promoted to cast member either because one of the main cast members left/got fired or because of positive feedback. Or he could have been one of those comedians who auditioned for SNL and didn't make it, like Jim Carrey, Aubrey Plaza, Donald Glover, Jordan Peele, the cast of "Fridays", the cast of "Kids in the Hall", even some celebrities who probably wouldn't have been a good fit, like Sandra Bernhardt, Kathy Najimy, Bill Maher, and Lisa Kudrow.

[@valoredramack9117]

Never heard of this guy, but something about his energy makes what he says amusing even when he's not really even telling joke.

[@drewt8138]

This HBO special is his 2nd one. He really truly is underrated. You should check him out

[@justinmcdaniel4799]

That’s pretty much his whole brand of comedy

[@localblackman427]

@@drewt8138 he has like 3 on HBO, and a TV show and produced a bunch of other TV shows and comedy specials

[@mslark9111]

Well done! Jerrod is sensational!

[@KevinJonessuprq87]

Brilliantly hilarious. His use of the anticipatory silent pause in his stand up shows is amazing!

[@liamariamarchenafuenmayor1547]

He talked about it, without mentioning it and making the point without talking about it. Which is quite clever. He talked about division, homofobia and the lack of hope and leadership. Very intelligent and subtle.

[@amandaf1042]

I agree.

[@joanneweiss3864]

I'm laughing so hard & loving this guy! Admit I had to Google him yesterday, bc I'm 64 LoL! He's fantastic, def watching special tomorrow!

[@Psychol-Snooper]

I typed "who is J" and Google knew what I was asking. XD

[@j.b8728]

I'm 60, understand

[@tanyawade5197]

I’m 52 & idk who he is, either. I’ll look him up, tho. Because he’s worth knowing about. Great personality & delivery✌🏾.

[@sharonv6221]

Watch his earlier stuff for his comedy IMO the new special is kinda heavy

[@nafanarefour4564]

It's amazing that SNL can unite fans of all ages!

[@ineedunguent4235]

So impressed with Jerrod Carmichael. This is the best opening monologue in a long time.

[@jenwendy7]

This guy is ADORABLE! I didn't know who he was but I will be looking for him. He owned that monologue! Instant fan ❤

[@Anetxin91]

I won't lie, I had not heard of him before today but he got me crying laughing!

[@brownkemosabe]

Jerrod is a legend!

[@maxxmabemwe4859]

He had his own sitcom, but it flopped. I always thought he was gay because of his mannerisms. Hollywood loves gay people.

[@wildrice8199]

His earlier specials on HBO are great and I'm not sure if The Carmichael Show was considered a "flop" or not, but it was fantastic and got great reviews (87% critics, 91% audience on RT)

[@doro626]

He kind of tried to make a black Seinfeld. it was decently funny in dealing with social issues.

[@brotherblanks8750]

Give the Carmichael show a shot... is already cancelled, but its such a great sitcom

[@andreadaniel8792]

That was one of thee BEST opening monologues ever!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@StalinBballin]

“The Carmichael Show” was the last great, extremely well written, funny, thoughtful, traditional sitcom I saw on network TV. Jerrod is absolutely brilliant.

[@freestyl2oo7]

Give abbott elementary a try. I loved the charmichal show and I think Abbott elementary is very funny!

[@fsmast1]

Yes!!!!! I miss that show

[@judithdaar4425]

I am so happy that someone else remembers the Carmichael Show. Ditto to every point you made. I wish someone would bring it back.

[@judithdaar4425]

@@freestyl2oo7 :Where is abbott elementary available?

[@freestyl2oo7]

@@judithdaar4425 Hulu... Are we allowed to say that here 🤪

[@JustineAdlong]

Never seen him before, but he's just MAGNETIC!

[@saganpetrsmith]

Jerrod is SO underrated, and has WAY too much potential. He’s gonna take the world over.

[@DavidLabbe]

Um. No

[@Be1smaht]

I actually agree hes amazing

[@elizabethlarson9655]

"It feels like it happened somewhere between Jamiroquai and 9/11." Nailed it. Fantastic monologue!

[@andreadaniel8792]

That was my favorite line.

[@elizabethlarson9655]

@@andreadaniel8792 Good Jamiroquai references are hard to find! :)

[@michellel4644]

@@elizabethlarson9655 I’ve been on a Jamiroquai bender for the past couple of months - loved this! ❤️

[@dakritic]

One of thee best monologue openings in SNL history.

[@joshTHX]

Give me a break

[@themoonvibez3780]

His timing is super nuanced and impeccably challenging. It’s on par with Chappelle not to compare but I have always loved it. It gives the audience time to think and respond on their own and then he confirms what you said in your head or he completely flips it and there in lies the social awkwardness that everyone loves and hates. It’s genius. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜💜💜💜

[@peterssister421]

🔥

[@KDC256]

This was an incredible good SNL Opening Monologue where Jerrod said plenty without even directly mentioning The Incident...very clever!!!

[@8088I]

I could have sworn I heard Jada's name come out of "Putin's" mouth. Haha!

[@MaricellaIbarra]

yes exactly

[@Azabaxe80]

This was next level writing and absolutely superb delivery. I had no idea who this guy was, but now I know.

[@thesoundsmith]

What incident? 🙈🙉💩

[@luckwagon]

Reminds me a little of the Horse in the Hospital bit by John Mulaney.

[@laalaa99stl]

Least famous SNL host? Not anymore! Perfectly summarized the trajectory of the week post slap!

[@ryanscarola]

His show is so funny.

[@kbanghart]

You just had to say the s word didn't you?

[@miguelmacias8177]

@@kbanghart slap happy

[@dglesterhardunkichud4017]

Is THAT what he was talking about?

[@kbanghart]

@@dglesterhardunkichud4017 it's a mystery

[@nicid54]

That is one of THE BEST monologues I have heard on SNL in a LONG TIME! It feels like the old SNL with a modern perspective.

[@PreacherLawson]

Him. “I’m not gonna talk about it.” Me: “Awww man.” 🙁 (Proceeds to talk about it) 😂😂😂 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Sean-tg8zw]

Ayo it’s Preacher

[@natashanathaniel.blevins6285]

But he didn't talk about it though 😂.

[@Sean-tg8zw]

He indirectly did by keeping on mentioning the days he was thinking about it

[@trekkers2239]

yooooo Preacherrrrrrr, we need you to host snl someday man

[@YoungRell]

Such a refreshing opening monologue. I love Jerrod and happy he's getting this exposure. PS: The Carmichael Show was cancelled TOO SOON! It was incredibly written.

[@bsmartcoaching]

Noooo! It was cancelled?!?! I liked that show. Great cast and writing.

[@lorenrich2525]

It really was

[@Sandiego2019]

It was really good. I was so upset when I realized that they had cancelled it

[@jrave5353]

This is my favorite monologue in a long, long time. I'm sure I'll watch this another 10 times by next Saturday

[@CindyAlexius]

Never heard of him until last night watching SNL. Right after I immediately watched the HBO Special and loved it. He's so handsome and delivers so smooth. Thanks SNL for my intro of this soon to be Superstar!

[@reedbetweenthelines1385]

Best opening monologue in decades. Didn’t know who he was but going to get to know Jerrod now. 💕

[@joshTHX]

Whatever

[@ibmtpx24]

Wow this monolog is refreshingly great! He is the king of making scripted speech look and sound like improv! He is not the typical comedian and that is a good thing. So relatable. Great work!

[@tinmantj2727]

dude he's so much more comfortable on the mic than earlier in his career. Always loved this dude

[@AKingsVision]

Yea way more comfortable on a mic now lol. Huge fan of jerrod though. He’d laugh at that joke

[@wolf7el356]

He's finally living his truth...

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

The fact he made this whole monologue around this and people in a few months will watch this and not know what we arn't discussing is hilarious.

[@MayDay2304]

Never even thought about that… that’s the genius of “It” fr

[@adrianaallen7537]

Watching this in 2024 and had to Google what the it was about lol

[@kathy73160]

“I can’t even heal my family…..” 😂

[@ratmdex]

I had no idea who this guy was, but I haven't laughed that hard at a monologue in years! GREAT JOB Jarrod.

[@stphns1737]

Totally!

[@utubefreshie]

Same! Didn't know who he was before this monologue but he is hilarious! 😆

[@KillingsworthHouse]

I went from "Who is Jerrod Carmichael" to "SNL needs to scour the earth for these unknown comedians like Jerrod, my now-personal-favorite, and let us feel hope/sadness/painful laughter all at once" in about 6 minutes.

[@michellepacheco4105]

Watch the Carmichael Show

[@eduarDOGames560]

That monologue was so funny but he is spitting facts !! So real!!

[@collettabryce30]

He was very good.

[@moneyhafimek]

Dude already had his own sitcom! Not really unknown .

[@shumworld]

because the nation needs to heal. xp

[@jramsey9690]

This entire episode was a 100% winner. Bravo to writers and cast. And Jerrod.

[@GeronFletcher]

His sitcom “The Carmichael Show” is one of the best tv shows of the last decade no lie. It’s so underrated

[@a.p4373]

Yeah. Miss them. They talked about real ish!!!

[@ckwm9385]

One hundred percent.

[@conornutt]

Agreed,great seeing Tiffany and Lil Rel and now Jerrod getting a bit of recognition but that show got way too slept on , was really brilliant chemistry between all of them and great writing.(also haven't watched his latest special but the last one was amazing.)

[@cherrybob-omb]

Props to Jerrod for making a whole monologue about the slap without really talking about the slap lol. Also he joked that's he's not *that* famous but iykyk Jerrod is hilarious.

[@johnsjohnson448]

I have never heard of him. His Monologue was Terrific!

[@eros4434]

Wow. This was one of the best monologues on snl I’ve ever seen.

[@CliffG]

Very self-aware -- "I'm the least famous host on Saturday Night Live." That took a lot of humility to say that in a culture that is so full of braggarts. I like this guy. Bravo!

[@victorespinoza6210]

I'm so glad to see him back on TV. The Carmichael Show was vastly underrated and didn't get the attention it deserved. I'd love to see it come back on a streaming platform.

[@aprylb.3718]

I know, I missed that show and was totally broken when it was canceled, This guy has a dry humor that I desperately need in my life.. love him..

[@bsmartcoaching]

I hope so too!

[@NikNik-zr1zx]

It is streaming on Hulu

[@joeybaseball7352]

Was he straight on that show?

[@madchen521]

It is on Hulu.

[@fritzgolden6237]

This young man killed it in one of the best guest opening monologues ever. Maybe THE best.

[@cashmoney6935]

Louie CK

[@ERen-tj6jg]

Totally agree 🎯👍

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

Good to see Jerrod back on tv and living his truth. The Carmichael show was so great. Kick ass monologue.

[@brynneholt1990]

Thank you! Finally! He had a whole eponymous show on a major network and everyone talm’bout Never heard of him. 😆

[@urkiddingme6254]

He's right. I never heard of him before this, but I love him. So poised. So funny.

[@joncaju]

I didn't know who he was, but this monologue is both very funny and brilliant. He actually talked about it without talking about it.

[@drewt8138]

This HBO special is his 2nd one. He really truly is underrated. You should check him out

[@frankharvey88]

One of the best monologues in years, and from someone I had literally never heard of until now. That was a home run

[@mgeek1]

Why have I watched this set six times?

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

I had no idea who Jerrod Charmichael was until this appearance. He absolutely killed in every skit. He approached his host duties like a job, and not a stunt or promotional gig. There were no unforced errors, no obvious cue card reading, and it just seemed there was excellent collaboration with the writers. The doll bit was the funniest SNL skit I had seen in a long time.

[@kengeorgejones6855]

One of the best monologues in a long time. Flawless.

[@mpup54]

This was a stunningly well done monologue. Ive seen a lot of monologues come and go and this is the one that stands out. It wasnt a particularly easy one to do either. I kept waiting for him to stumble on the material and get derailed, and it was like he was born to do this. If SNL doesnt bring this guy back to do another show, thats ALL ON SNL.

[@cooper24]

That's the beauty of his stand up. He pauses and makes you listen. He reminds me of Greer Barnes, different but similar style.

[@utubefreshie]

He's so smooth at delivering his lines and even his mannerisms just flow. And yeah how he was able to talk about a topic in a way we can all relate to without mentioning once exactly what it was, I thought was genius. And that ending! Did not see that coming but super hilarious and the 100% truth of what the nation needs! 😆

[@lisamelroy2855]

I hadn't heard of Jerrod before, but, after watching this episode, I'll be expecting to see him back - soon! Great job!!

[@c.r.b.5086]

Man I love it when an artist who is under the reader has a chance to finally get the spotlight and KILLS IT. Props to you Jerrod:)

[@soldiermajor]

This was a really good monologue. Fantastic job. It was entertaining from star to finish , not a single second wasted. Loved all of it

[@pierceaero3005]

That was a kick ass monologue!

[@UkeCan1]

Actually it was a slap face monologue. 😆

[@lisabrygger9168]

Yes that is what Chris Rick should have done to Will when he turned his back. Kick Ass !

[@steftomasi]

This is like, THE perfect monologue

[@chillbest14]

all his stand up shows are just freaking amazing 💯

[@d.gilliard3645]

I’ve never seen Jerrod Carmichael this fly!!! I love how he comes out as gay and then the fashions level up. Like he’s free, free!

[@antg3550]

it's crazy how much more free he is now that he's come out.. I watched his stand ups before and the demeanor and mannerisms are so different now. Like he's really just being himself now. Good to see

[@VanityRho]

I said that too. It's like a tale of two Jerrods

[@michaelpeak2438]

Yep. On a whole different level now, the takeover for him is coming.

[@soul4cetx]

Wow!!!! Who is this angel guy?!!! You're AMAZING Jerrod Carmichael! You looked so comfortable up there! You are seriously the best host of SNL since ... I don't know who or when!!! Love you (whoever you are ... but you have a new BIG fan!!!), Mari xoxoxo

[@jonathankral6787]

One of the best mono’s I’ve ever seen. Congratulations young man! Nice to finally meet you, that suit is lit 🔥

[@stacy5243]

Didn’t know this guy before, he’s GREAT!

[@aprylb.3718]

He is under rated, He had a comedy show on NBC about 4yrs ago it was so funny.. Look him up on youtube, He really is great..

[@britturk123]

That is easily one of the best monologues ever on SNL, wonderfully poised and Intelligent but most of all truthfully funny.

[@hughmcaloon6506]

"I have to be the LEAST famous host in SNL history" he says, right after I Googled who he was. His stuff's so amazingly smooth, confident, and hilarious, how have I not heard of him before this?

[@bigdizave]

My first time watching him just now. He’s really talented and quick witted.

[@Southernblonde1310]

Oh man, I needed this laugh tonight. What a breath of fresh air.

[@phriedokra6158]

Talk about what? slap coup clarence Thomas

[@OzMartinez]

Definitely one of the best opening monologues I’ve heard in years. Congratulations to Jerrod Carmichael! Can’t wait to watch more!

[@Ares08080]

I love it when the host gets a chuckle from the band.

[@V35pilot]

Add me to the list of those who did not know of him before his SNL debut. But wow, I was indeed impressed with his confidence and delivery for both the monologue and the skits. I need to keep my eye out for his other work. That doll sketch was hilarious.

[@meghanmary4566]

Never heard of him but already a fan. This monologue is great!!

[@rfwomon]

Heck our The Carmichael Show. I wouldn’t miss it!

[@singingPanda420]

Instant fan. I didn’t know him but he was a hidden gem, dude’s hilarious 😂

[@iago07]

His HBO special “Rothaniel” is very likely going to win an Emmy this year 🤞🏾. It’s BRILLIANT. Watch if you haven’t. It surpasses Hannah Gadsby’s powerful (Emmy-winning) “Nanette” special. So brutally honest and still laugh-out-loud funny at times… We need more comedians like Carmichael. Absolutely believe the hype!

[@andersonsystem2]

I never heard of this guy but he actually amazing I am a new fan.

[@gmoney8585]

Hes amazing not even trying to tell jokes just naturally funny

[@entorri]

Jerrod is so underrated. I’m so proud of how far he’s come. What an incredible, stand up guy. Pun absolutely intended.

[@marcycardoso6282]

Lookup forward to seeing him live 😁🥰

[@ada4030]

Thank you, Jerrod & SNL. You had me laughing out loud and smiling afterwards.

[@RussellBeattie]

Best opening monologue in years. Hands down.

[@rubyyesenia9255]

Agreed.

[@igotbeans]

BRING HIM BACK! he’s so naturally talented and funny. what a joy!

[@liferadous]

He is awesome, but I want to add to that, his first HBO special came out in 2014. That's not just 'natural' talent. He has WORKED at this his whole decade-plus career, he EARNED the talent he has. It takes a really good stand-up to make it look that natural and easy.

[@hannahcrouch22]

Surely the best opening monologue I’ve seen in a decade at least! Absolute incredible and love how he engaged so deeply with the audience

[@jadc]

Never heard of him before this, but this was exceptional. Paced so confidently that you'd think he had done this ten times before.

[@CoachHeyward]

💯

[@LRocketz]

One day I will be confident enough to wear a blazer without a shirt..

[@c.s.7266]

😂

[@TrevorCopter]

Let TODAY be the first step in reaching that goal!! 🙌🤣

[@MovieJustin]

No you wont

[@flipk6486]

Makes you sweaty & hot yuck

[@wolf7el356]

You gotta be bisexual to pull that off...

[@sashaann9679]

I just finished watching Jerrod's hbo show...I love seeing a human being so real, honest and showing all his real emotions. He is funny and real as real can be. Can't we all be more like that?💙

[@rkv3501]

One of the best monologues in recent times :)

[@fairypoo]

Great opening monologue one of the best in a long time

[@slummykids9378]

I've been rocking with Jarrod even BEFORE "The Carmichael Show" so for him and his fans this is a long time coming and beyond deserving of it.

[@laosvegas7494]

fucking same

[@notyou6684]

same af,glad for Jarrod!

[@mosley6426]

Finally found my tribe

[@bcdey84]

This was actually one of the better monologues in a long time! He also encapsulated the slap over the last week PERFECTLY! Also, him calling out Lorne like that was epic lol!

[@kelliethorne1200]

The Slap?! I thought he was talking about Timothee Chalamet's Oscar attire?! Lolz jk

[@AmanCreatesArt]

Jerrod Carmichael is an absolute gift! 😍

[@DP2divers]

One of the best snl monologs! This guy is definitely on my radar and YT list. SNL should also have Wanda, Amy and Regina come on as hosts and Questlove as musical guest so they can get a 'Do Over' for what should have been focus on their great work.

[@chukuamorfam9819]

He literally talked about it while never talking about it… so hilarious 🤣 This guy is awesome!!