Keegan-Michael Key Monologue - SNL

First-time host Keegan-Michael Key attempts to perfect the "classic" SNL monologue.
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#SNL #KeeganMichaelKey #OliviaRodrigo #SNL46

[@ImAFatNerd90]

He’s come so far. He’s an incredibly funny man. I’ve been following Keegan Michael-Key since MadTV.

[@jessetorres8738]

The very 1st sketch I ever saw Keegan in was when he was the Tin Man in the Wizard Of Oz sketch.

[@nebulousisgod]

I remember him from that funny pet video show on Animal Planet.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

He has not aged. AT ALL.

[@patricdaniels3760]

Oh yeah?! He was on MADTV

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@jessetorres8738 The ending with him and Jordan Peele really killed me, along with Nicole Parker (one of my other favorites) going berserk as Dorothy!

[@L_Giancarlo]

I can't believe he finally scored his biggest role as toad. good for him.

[@betawooper2485]

I still can't believe this is real

[@icya1798]

tOaD WON

[@lildrawhub1025]

There's literally nothing any one of us can add to this situation. The jokes write themselves.

[@RobinRhombus2]

How tf is he gonna do a toad voice?

[@mistermann3455]

@@RobinRhombus2 that man can do literally any voice, and any accent. I'm sure he'll find a way

[@commaJim]

Fuck yes. I love Keegan. He absolutely deserved this shit. It makes me so happy to see him so happy.

[@camelmanguy9181]

@@ИСТЕЪФОРАҲМОНУФ-з8э ok-

[@marcalvarez4890]

Ditto. Good people deserve good things. Keegan rules.

[@Psychol-Snooper]

People... deserve to host SNL? I don't think that's how that works. 😂

[@joeybaseball7352]

Watch your profanity.

[@Psychol-Snooper]

@@cpmkw Are you okay?

[@YoungAbel15]

First time a Mad TV cast member has hosted an episode of SNL. Nice 👍

[@jrhuber2907]

Jim Carrey did multiple times..

[@jeffrejr1]

Jim Carey was in Living color not Mad Tv

[@Benjooooo77]

True although Taran Killam nailed the SNL fame long before him. Bobby Lee would be an awesome host

[@JordanReedYT]

@@Benjooooo77 GET THE SLEPT KING ON SNL❗️

[@canaisyoung3601]

@@jrhuber2907 Jim Carrey was on In Living Color, not MADtv. Why does everyone confuse those two?

[@lydiahk3677]

his excitement is so infectious. you can tell how truly honoured he is to be there and as he SHOULD bc he deserves it so much

[@bakermateo]

I think those were real choked up tears.

[@austinconway3918]

You can tell in the way he pauses.

[@stairwaygoddess]

He seems like such a nice, humble, down to earth guy.

[@gusrodriguez7201]

Those are MANLY tears right there! 😂

[@Lua-x7n]

I thought he was going to play a bit that he's too emotionally disrupted to continue his monologue.

[@reallynow692]

Keegan-Michael Key is rocking the Tux. Like how he goes all musical theatre in the monologue.

[@chrisfinch8637]

Spiffed up is literally Key!

[@ИСТЕЪФОРАҲМОНУФ-з8э]

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[@TallDocK]

Cecily is rocking those shorts, too. Pow.

[@1saleha1]

“How did it feel to win an Oscar for Get Out?” “So close”

[@e.k7767]

you can feel his joy, he seems like he was made for this

[@markwang2740]

this is the Comedy Central on snl that I have been waiting for!!

[@canaisyoung3601]

And the crossover with MADtv, since Key was a cast member on that show, though reruns of MADtv did air on Comedy Central (that's how I found out at the time that the show was still on and that it got a better cast than the 1990s one).

[@pollardk.1116]

Indeed

[@andrewgrove1691]

@@canaisyoung3601 i wanna see a mad tv crossover

[@canaisyoung3601]

@@andrewgrove1691 They should have done that back when MADtv was on FOX. And not canceled.

[@BYLRPhil]

Reno 911 alumni woot!

[@itsrectimemedia]

I would have loved to seen Peele make a cameo but those two are their own separate individuals and not tied together to just Key and Peele.

[@danielcropp8553]

Good point! :)

[@mrrobot8973]

But we all still want to see Wendell on snl regardless !

[@bmthornell]

you say that like you have to keep telling yourself that so that you don’t always say what you said in beginning of your comment👀

[@anthonyzullo]

That's true. But look at Colin and Che, they literally are together through their whole career. It's only until the last 2 years they've been tryna distance from each other but it's still iconic when they do do stuff together. I am a little let down when peele didn't put Morgan in his other projects as a cameo. Like in Get Out, Michael couldve very well have played the one black guy in the fedora lol

[@theofficeholic1518]

You mean to tell me they are two seperate people not named Keyandpeele? Damn I thought it was french or somethin

[@shirolee]

Keegan-Michael Key is so talented! Glad to see him hosting SNL!

[@robertaclark6079]

@@cpmkw TROLL!

[@cgbranin]

So happy for Keegan. You can tell he was tearing up when he walked out. As a fellow SNL nerd, I can only imagine how he felt.

[@jehmelkirkland6494]

Keegan Michael key is an incredible actor

[@Psychol-Snooper]

I'm sure Francis Scott Key is so proud!

[@robertaclark6079]

And just SO adorable...🥰

[@livetime5815]

Keegan-Michael Key to Cecily Strong. " I'm so glad you're here. I was so worried they were going to send some big celebrity to help me with my monologue." LMAO.

[@jkap34]

Cecily seems to me like the cool older cousin or aunt to the hosts a lot of the time.

[@FatherofFFD]

@@jkap34 And funny & sexy as hell!

[@stratobungle]

@@FatherofFFD Those LEGS, too!

[@FatherofFFD]

@@stratobungle Yes! She's the total package. A comedic pro, powerful presence & diversity of talent & her confidence overall manner is something I find very attractive. And no question, those LEGS are killer!

[@KA1of1]

Cecily is sexy af 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@frankmacleod2565]

I was stoked when I heard Key is hosting, and thought WHY hasnt this happened before!! You just know this is gonna be a great episode.

[@markhiablack]

I’m so happy he FINALLY hosted SNL. I love him so much. He is so funny and an incredible actor. I just loveeeeeee him so much❤️

[@CarolineBearoline]

How cool is it that Key and Peele both persevered through the 90s and are as successful as they are? Keenan too!

[@insomthegreat]

They married white.

[@mynameisuju]

@@insomthegreat 😂😂 I remember them making jokes about having a white mum and black dad. Now they're gonna have 1/4 black kids that use them to say the N word

[@MrMustBNice]

Key & Peele both had their breakouts on _Mad TV_ in the early 2000’s not the 90’s. The show itself premiered in October of ‘95 though.

[@CarolineBearoline]

@@MrMustBNice yep, you appear to be correct about their tenure on Mad. My mom knew Debra Wilson when we lived in NYC in the 90s and I could've sworn she (at least) KNEW of them both but it might've just been Key...

[@MrMustBNice]

@@CarolineBearoline That’s dope! I loved Deborah Wilson. She and Nicole Sullivan were 2 of the greatest.

[@lafierechienne7777]

After watching him in Mad TV,the competition back in early 2K’s I’d have never imagined watching him in SNL years after...this is awesomeness 🥰

[@cvance37]

Absolutely!

[@missright9159]

I really wished he would have stuck it to SNL a little more with some "MadTV was way edgier" jabs. But I guess it's best to keep it classy.

[@carag2567]

That bit with Keenan running out to prove they are two different people had me cackling!

[@dezmondperry6339]

He said his ears are burning! That was hilarious!

[@Leopard589]

Seeing Kegan Michale Keye and Cecily strong sing! Makes me exciting about their show Schmigadoon in July!!

[@heedmywarning2792]

I was sensing a connection between those two. And now to predict the winning lottery numbers.

[@TheKellie03]

I so appreciate the talent Keegan has to offer, especially in these most challenging times. I could watch Key and Peele ALL DAY (EVERY DAY)!

[@RobinaB530]

I just love this man. So kind, talented, generous with himself, full of light--makes me happy just to see him.

[@PakoVillasana]

He is the PERFECT guy to host snl I've been waiting for this for years

[@jman4156]

Keegan-Michael Key is AWESOME. He deserves this so much

[@Dixler683]

Jman, tell me why he DESERVES this.

[@themoviecritic1092]

@@Dixler683 You don't think he does?

[@commaJim]

@@Dixler683 because his hard work, success, talent, etc., warrants him being a host on the show at some point. Tell me why you think he DOESN'T deserve it.

[@jman4156]

@@Dixler683 how about YOU tell us how he doesn't deserve this? hater

[@MrTylersmash]

@@jman4156 to be fair their username is mudflap mudflap... probably watched a Key and Peele skit where they mocked the maga crowd and never recovered from it.

[@MichelleFondinAuthor]

Keegan was my classmate at school. We were in all school plays together. So happy to see him hosting SNL!

[@mariessadery529]

1 million likes for the tuxedo. Such an admirable man to dress up for something like this. No other host has done so.

[@normansolo5147]

You can really tell how Keegan's truly honored and happy to host

[@WaterMeLoan64]

This man plays Toad in the 2022 Super Mario Film.

[@sabby272]

From MadTV to SNL... RESPECT BROTHA!! Keep Hustlin'!

[@PlayedSun]

Listening to this I just couldn't stop thinking about the "Not Gonna Phone It In Tonight" opening with Steve Martin

[@79mrdoright]

Me too! Was looking for someone to comment. Found u!!

[@missybarbour6885]

Or Lin-Manuel Miranda saying he's not throwing away his shot to do all the SNL things

[@yelnats61]

What’s the original song?

[@johnsonken96]

That’s the most welcoming audience I’ve seen on SNL

[@imfromdowntown]

@3:15 *”What was it like winning an Oscar for ‘Get Out’?”* 😆 Should have gotten a bigger reaction. 😐

[@ΝτίναΠαπαδοχατζιγεωργιου]

WHAT DO U MEAN BY THAT?

[@Psychol-Snooper]

Not everyone knows their show. Everyone should. Everyone should understand the earth is round too.

[@tylerhackner9731]

IKR that was a GREAT movie

[@missright9159]

The audience was definitely calculating whether he at least co-wrote it. By the time they googled it, the moment had passed.

[@Heather_in_Kansas]

@@tylerhackner9731 🤦‍♀️

[@bethanyk.5378]

He looks so genuinely delighted. Love that, love him!

[@jojomakes]

I love how he came dressed as President Obama’s anger interpreter lol

[@cholosoy8511]

Idk if Mad TV was ever considered a direct competitor to SNL, but the fact Keegan is hosting SNL is mind blowing to me

[@MrTylersmash]

This was absolutely one of the better episodes for me personally, I grew up watching him on MadTV, and of course I loved Key and Peele too, he's just a natural performer and it shows a lot in this episode, he should host again sometime!

[@benrosn8154]

Best guy ever, he kills it so hard, he is the best sketch actor ever

[@21rnj86]

Damn this was a W I didn’t even know he was as hosting , he’s so funny

[@skreczmer]

Excellent show tonight!! Keenan and Keegan make a great team 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dtvlogs-deepatulman6094]

Love this guy.. he is so full of life

[@IndieGirl10100]

SNL better bring him back for many more shows!!

[@JianNing999]

Keegan-Michael Key went from being a cast member on MadTv 15-20 years ago hosting SNL, good for him

[@DapperIndividual]

This man is voicing Toad

[@KirbyMaster]

Exactly

[@WaterMeLoan64]

Every Toad. Even the Female ones.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love Keegan. He's a genius.

[@onlyme112]

i saw a suave and funny guy in an ad for "Ten-X", I believe it was. After five seconds I was hooked and later found out who it was -- Keegan. I hope he stars in a comedy movie, sooner rather than later! It would be a huge hit!

[@ems3376]

Glad he gets to host! Keegan-Michael is so, so funny and talented! Congrats!

[@D4N4Y4]

Loving the duality from having Elon Muskrat as host and then transitioning to the hilarious Keegan Michael-Key in the span of two episodes

[@limedoor3850]

This made my day so much better, thanks Keegan!!

[@nannygoatj]

I love him. And Jordan Peele. SUCH a good team.

[@MomShots]

Best SNL since the 90s! I literally laughed out loud in every single skit.

[@ryanrobertson7218]

Dreamed of being on SNL. Worked on MadTV and Key and Peele. Ends up on SNL. Hey, however you get there.

[@gimmemoremusic]

His trajectory even looks better to me

[@firiel2366]

Honestly this was such a cute monologue and I'm here for it

[@bomedy1075]

Everyone: Nice monologue *Everyone's head: WHERE'S JORDAN I NEED TO SEE JORDAN I NEED KEY AND PEELE AAAHAHAHAHA*

[@cutzymccall7675]

See? We’re all addicted.

[@alex_hiddlestonfan]

@@cutzymccall7675 hell yeah we're addicted🤣

[@kshinokevin]

that would have been great to see..

[@dezmondperry6339]

The exact moment when that audience member asked about the award. YES!!!

[@sii9423]

So good to see him walk the stages he so frequently works on. Comedy lives in this guy. Good job !!

[@zBIGFRIIZZz]

WHERE MY HOMIES AT WHO WATCHED HIM ON MADTV?

[@synchronicitystudios8217]

Where’s my homies who thought he and peele should have had a show back then?

[@ayoitsmrblank2289]

@@synchronicitystudios8217 where’s my homies that can shut the fuck up

[@keyblader1985]

MAN UP!! MAN UP!!

[@ayoitsmrblank2289]

@@keyblader1985 aww somebody angwy

[@keyblader1985]

@@ayoitsmrblank2289 It's one of their sketches from MadTV. What are you talking about?

[@KalerCandy]

And now he's gonna play Toad in the Mario Movie 2022. Lol.

[@Days-nf6lf]

Keegan + Kenan = That guy who won the Oscar for get out.... must have been nice to win that.

[@areyoufriendly]

That smile when he came out was 100% genuine delight and huge. Good for, Keegan.

[@arlo247]

OMG MY MAN CAN SIIIIIIIINNGGG What! he needs to go on Broadway with that voice! Wow! Spectacular my friend, haha, well done. That's how I'd want to be if I was on snl, really ham it up hahahaa. He's such a sweetie too!!!!!

[@drakeboss7778]

Watching the monologues are just an excuse for me to praise your glory, keep up the good work. Your more beautiful then you could ever know.

[@simretsekhon586]

I can see how snl was influential on him, he went on to make key & peele ❤️

[@amodernpoet]

He is one of the funniest and most talented actors ever

[@wildmercuryfilms]

That skit should be called: “Cecily’s Legs.”

[@Tranceplant82]

YES! lol 😂😂 I was wondering if anyone noticed... thank god I was not alone! 😅😅

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

And SNL is fortunate to have Keegan!!!

[@jessmess7981]

his energy is amazing

[@thekailwolfsinshow8374]

This man is gonna be a toad

[@zawwadjamee3773]

Talk about quality timing, excited for a great show!

[@DoubleDsp]

Peele goes on to make big horror movies! Key goes from commercials on gas station pump to SNL! 🤣

[@alexstockwell4349]

Something they don't mention: Kenan and Keegan are both formerly one half of a popular comedy duo; Kenan and Kel, and Key and Peele.

[@sharonshin4574]

Keegan - Michael Key did an AWESOME job on SNL!! He is hilarious.

[@scoobingtonmcwigglesnatch9985]

When an ex-MADtv cast member has more comedic chops than the whole entire cast

[@pahwraith]

Madtv was funnier than snl for most of its run.

[@ThePeanutGiant]

“An ex-MADtv member” yea the madtv part is important even though only 3 members of the entire length of the show’s years on air still consistently gets work. I enjoyed madtv, really only Keegan’s bits like coach Hines. But otherwise that show was garbage.

[@victorywoo]

​@@ThePeanutGiant talk about an incorrect statement 💀💀💀

[@solmariadeleon824]

From MadTV to SNL...Keegan is definitely one of the greats. So amazing to have watch his career over the years, he deserves all the success!!

[@byoutifulmusic]

Cecily is so damn gorge.. ugh 😩😫🙄 ..her hair 😍

[@JoEbY-X]

And those legs!!!

[@cleatusbarncoat8642]

Classy, touching and funny. Wonderful!

[@StarmisYTP]

Unless if they have him be high pitch, this voice is gonna be cursed.

[@onelovelylilidiot4959]

I don’t know if it’d be funnier if he did do the toad voice or not

[@edwingooden5883]

This beautiful man has not aged one bit in almost 30 years, WOW!!

[@DuoForbidden]

So glad he was hosting tonight. Really want to watch him with Cecily Strong in their show Schmigadoon on Apple TV.

[@DuoForbidden]

@Parker Sullins I am a real person. I just try keep up to date with stuff. Plus he was just talking about the show earlier last week when he was on The Tonight show.

[@sambaxter1743]

We found his burner account

[@DuoForbidden]

@@sambaxter1743 You're hilarious.

[@sambaxter1743]

@@DuoForbidden no you are Key, thank you for all the laughs

[@DuoForbidden]

@@sambaxter1743 LOL I wish.

[@melindahicks9146]

Best monologue, love him!

[@tylerphillips503]

Cecily dancing at 4:35 could have been the whole show

[@MasterOfMagnet2099]

Right?! And those legs!

[@ccampbell9176]

As if we need a reminder with that hotttt skirt. Cecily has some fiiiiiiine legs!

[@vickielfisher5298]

She’s very talented. They’ve got some thick talent on SNL.

[@ld4974]

@@vickielfisher5298 I see what you did there.

[@vickielfisher5298]

@@ld4974 😬

[@jmarkly]

Keegan Michael Key is in my top 5 favorite actors. He is extremely talented and has perfect comedic timing. Funny funny guy.

[@Gsystemonline]

Kenan and Keegan on stage look like All That and MadTV took over SNL.

[@kshinokevin]

Yup !!! the "Good Burger"/ "All That" / "Keenan (Rockmore) and Kel (Kimble)" star with Kel Mitchell.

[@skinsey85]

Never thought I'd live the day to see a MadTV cast member star on SNL!

[@Venomex]

You got some MADtv in my SNL!

[@ninfanforever1990]

This man is pure legend. Love and ADORE

[@AllSonial]

Toad's a lot taller than I remember

[@WaterMeLoan64]

Maybe he ate a Skinny Mushroom from Super Mario Maker?

[@MarquisVonMonster]

That dude lived on 8 mile rd in Detroit and now he’s on SNL?! That is the most impressive thing that he came from there and didn’t die.

[@danscott2289]

Nobody talking about that high note at the end? 4:15 ? Daaamn

[@createallow3126]

He's precious. I adore him.

[@lydiahk3677]

Keenan & Keegan are the duo i didn't know i needed until today

[@jadiahavala4656]

same lol

[@Rayne_Storms]

Gods he's such a dream boat. I love getting to hear him sing.

[@amapolaoxytocin1432]

Cecily's legs are damn near flawless!!! 😍😍 Ughhh ima have to start working out again! I'm so jell!! lol

[@koufax8]

Little known fact: Her full name is "Cecily Legler Strong." True story.

[@amapolaoxytocin1432]

@@koufax8 I feel like I should believe this fact. .....So, I Will!! That is AWESOME!!!! It's like her parents set her legs up for success!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 good yob, Cecily's parents!

[@بندهخدا-ي2ي]

Wow I could see a genuine dream come true tears in his eyes Happy ones Happy for you Keegan you are one of the greatest talents...

[@LightboxX]

the song is a throw back to a steve martin monologue

[@CaféKataShow]

From madd tv to key n peele to movies to snl to hosting ur funny. You deserve it.

[@brandstixs7836]

Keegan-Michael Key has the key to my heart, and my soul, and my bank account...

[@youso91]

People forget Keegan was also a main member on MadTV

[@batgurrl]

Everything’s Coming Up Keegan... Great monologue

[@ginapichardo290]

He's one of THE funniest comedians!! Best of the best!!

[@AceTrainerSquirtle]

Toad, ladies and gentlemen.

[@hoangakahowie]

Keegan is pure talent