Michael Che on comedy and controversy

For "Saturday Night Live" star and writer Michael Che, the first Black anchor of "Weekend Update," and star of the HBO series, "That Damn Michael Che," standup is his first, and possibly deepest, love. Che talks with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about growing up a "very curious" child, and why he's "just trying to grow up and not get killed."
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[@raemunroe]

Love Che and Jost as co-anchors! I'll miss Che if he does indeed leave SNL. He's hilarious!

[@cynthiacarrillo7545]

Love his whole cool demeanor, he and Colin Jost play off one another so well!

[@lyndao7356]

I love Michael Che & I love Colin Jost. I love every dang comic. They’re all that keeps me from suicide. Keep on, comics!

[@sahej6939]

Lynda, stay safe🪷

[@jonniesantos]

Adorbs ✍🏼🎭

[@Wes_Snipes]

No mention of his hilariously short run on The Daily Show?

[@poppyseed389]

I don't think Colin jost discovered him, jon Stewart did. Before he went to snl he was at the daily show

[@Alphacentauri819]

It didn't say Colin discovered him...it said Colin "invited him" to be a writer on SNL.

[@plev10]

He's great. The white co-host who's married to that actress is as funny as terminal cancer.

[@emkoconut]

This guy is over-rated.. He talks like he is not enjoying what he is doing and doesn't appreciate the opportunities given to him.. He really is not that funny and not sure why they are even doing a story on him.. Kenan on the other hand is true comedy genius.. and rocks..

[@AM-uc4yd]

he's horrible. SNL ruined him

[@americanme9661]

I hope he quits

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

I always thought that Michael Che could, and should, host "Weekend Update" himself. Colin Jost just sucks.

[@DJJamOfThaDose]

This 👊🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH6yoYqtj7x9qKs is what happened. Original Music #ThaDose,✌🏼

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

Che's joke swap with Colin Jost is the best thing on television. Though, I do sometimes worry about Jost's safety after those episodes.

[@nickelpickel3924]

Why? Everyone knows it's Che's jokes. It's just two friends laughing at each other.

[@therockbottom5256]

Yeah I’m white so I guess I don’t *really* know, but I’m pretty sure black people get the joke. Who doesn’t I love to see Michael Che have fun writing jokes that such a poster boy for whiteness will read.

[@colleenkeller9226]

@@nickelpickel3924 but there are people out there who are not grounded in reality. The good thing is they are probably not watching SNL.

[@cricketcricket91]

Safe from Che's cousins? He TOLD them not to kidnap him so he's fine

[@col06007]

Michael Che and Colin Jost are the last skit on SNL that I’ve laughed at in years. I hope he stays, but I get that he needs to follow his path to. Best of luck to you Michael!

[@annbrodeur4861]

I miss the old SNL with Eddie Murphy, Gilda Radnor, and Jane Curtain.

[@alisonegan2610]

Have you seen diner lobster???

[@plankface]

He keeps it real and I love his dry wit.

[@chardenner3147]

Oh gosh, I will miss Michael tremendously if he leaves SNL. Dang it. He's the best co-anchor!!

[@teresaferrer4748]

I'm kind of tired of SNL but make sure to tune in to Weekend Update!! Never gets old!!!!!❤❤

[@actownsend7288]

I need to play catch up but I agree with you on your second point. Che makes me laugh too!!!

[@thomastrout9997]

Like many others, I haven't seriously watched the show for sometime but Weekend Update is a must. Michael Che has just made it a S/L better

[@Elena-er7zp]

i’m kinda tired of all the people who say they are kinda tired of SNL - yet here they are at the end of their 46th season so somebody ain’t tired of it.

[@lewstone5430]

I was tired of snl 20 years ago, including the weekend update.

[@scottbaxendale323]

You just contracted yourself

[@devenezriche6929]

Don't fight the market. Take what the market gives you. If there's volatility, use it to your advantage. A down day tomorrow is a good opportunity for long term investors to buy quality stocks and ETFs cheap.

[@renelacad2603]

That's been the problem I've had.. I bought a week ago set a purchase for a Dip price... I did not know it would trip on a major short attack that would have me on my last nerve... Watching 320k investment drop 110k this past few months has been torture.

[@fatherfigure5]

Why buy a dip tomorrow when the bottom is far away? Remember most drops occur over a 2 year period and take 3-5-10 years to recover. Hold on to your current shares and WAIT!!! *Yes, I admit I know as much about what to do as @Devenez so take it with a grain of salt...

[@twinfred3160]

Inflation made strong value companies like Alcoa 10X and Nucor 4X. I think now good traders are now able to slowly rebalance back to a more diversified portfolio again.

[@Forbes__1]

@Big Mark Wow I started investing with her early April 2020 and now I have more than doubled my investment !!! I have taken a few thousand of my profits and passed it on to my oldest son so he can follow her lead and make money during this odd time in our world. He lost his job due to COVID. With another portion of my profits, I paid for my daughters summer courses at University of Oregon!

[@devenezriche6929]

@@renelacad2603 You need to be disciplined when it comes to selling. What I do is this, I always have a buy in price and a sell price. Time is not one of my factors. I’ll throw money into any company I trust is worth more.

[@shawnstrode3825]

As a little kid we lived in the poor part of town. My friends were kids in the neighborhood. It was ten years later I was told my band of buddies were all different races. We didn't care and so everybody's parents just let us play. Wish no one had to learn there are differences, just people.

[@senister14]

True, differences only divide.

[@seg1912]

Yes but did you have homeless Dave as a friend?

[@shawnstrode3825]

@@seg1912 ha ha no I sure didn't

[@corncob4627]

I was the same way. I just thought people had different tans. We're all just people.

[@kamuelalee]

Michael Che is SNL nowadays; nobody funnier on that show.

[@PoggeB13]

He is the epitome of cool. Just love his work.

[@sholenejames2292]

Please don’t go Che!

[@samanthab1923]

Wow 7 seasons! Love Black Jeopardy

[@milliechalk8398]

I only watch for Weekend Update. If you go, I'm gone.

[@MekonenMeteor123]

Not funny

[@GrotrianSeiler]

How can you not love this guy? He’s so good at what he does and does it well. His delivery is the best. Love him, but not in a weird way.

[@JoostMehrtens]

So just in a normal way? Like I love my wife? Or one guy loves his gay partner?

[@lewstone5430]

He seemed apathetic in this interview.

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

@@lewstone5430 He did, right?

[@GrotrianSeiler]

@@JoostMehrtens no, you don’t get it? I was just paying him a compliment. Very funny guy. Sometimes we just love our friends, in a social way. Should be kind of unspoken.

[@calisongbird]

@@lewstone5430 that’s his demeanor. He’s always like that. He’s super chill.

[@JP-lu9ed]

Would like to see Trevor Noah interview him.

[@ms.chelleg2068]

I think my favorite part of it all is finding out he was founded by Jost and they are actual, good friends. It’s not an act 💜

[@horseygurl143]

Michael Che is SO hilarious! Glad to have seen this on tv!

[@juliej5917]

Best Weekend Update duo! 🎉

[@Anne--Marie]

I wish that I was 25 years younger because Michael Che gives off such wonderful vibes that I would love to be his friend.

[@onedayatatime1494]

he has a chill nonchalant vibe about him thats refreshing ..and hes intelligent

[@margaretlong5508]

I enjoy watching Che on SNL. I'd love to see one of his comedy shows.

[@janjud1828]

I saw the beginning of SNL Michael Che and Colin Jost are The Best. Nothing against the rest. He Will be missed,…

[@SWog617]

This guy has never been funny. BTW, being one of SNL's head writers isn't a compliment.

[@Scyber_Official]

Che is my favorite comedian of this era.

[@elsajohnson6663]

You can tell he was not into that interview.

[@calisongbird]

I think that’s just Che. He’s very chill. He’s like that in most interviews.

[@nelnav7752]

He's brilliant. Bravo

[@HygienistDentist]

I love Michael Che! I had no idea that wasn't his last name

[@anarchism]

he's boring

[@shellyagourmet9409]

The best parts of SNL are Weekend Update and Black Jepordy 🥰 love ya Che!!!

[@calisongbird]

Today’s his birthday - he’s 39! HBD, Che!

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Netflix special.... C'MON, LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[@jamesbrown9553]

Michael Che... Go to Hollywood and make movies and make comedy shows... That's what you do... Enough said.

[@melosova-suav8930]

There’s nothing controversial about Che Guevara.

[@EliteEasyE]

Remember his cup of coffee on the Daily Show? Still on SNL? Great choice.

[@msherry01776]

Michael Che is awesome. Intelligent comedy. Looking forward to whatever he does next.

[@joshuapinkham2925]

daily show with Jon gave him an op and went to to SNL.

[@paulvece3714]

Che can't leave! There will never be a Weekend Update duo like Che & Colin

[@AC3handle]

I would have NO problem if he was to keep doing SNL anchor till he's old and gray.

[@sellmav]

Wonder if he’s ashamed of how pathetic SNL has become. He should be.

[@GoofyFootersRule]

He's a Lil bit sorta funny sometimes..... Very Lil bit

[@Brokeloco]

Colin Jost was happily introduced to snl by one of his rich white friends.. Michael Che was sadly added to snl because of a joke between colin jost and his rich white friend..

[@2emptywords]

Please leave SNL Che 🙏 the only funny thing remaining there

[@QASIMARA]

What is going on? No one understands how to be good to one another in the absence of regular church, mosque or temple attendance and that, too, can lead to conflict in the long run.

[@chastainonthebeat]

what was that opening line? before every sunday theres a saturday night? dumbest thing ive ever heard

[@tecpaocelotl]

Funny part was he was on daily show for about a week before SNL.

[@doro626]

it going to be wild when he comes back to host.

[@michaelvonahnen3050]

Che is not not not funny, way overrated.

[@janetstonerook4552]

Look at the comments below. They either hate or adore Michael Che. See, that's what I'm talkin' about. CONTROVERSIAL!

[@Alphacentauri819]

I have only seen love, not one negative comment... guess I'll keep reading.

[@abelincon8472]

He will be a Dave Chapelle successor

[@Mudge61]

I wish I thought he was funny

[@TB91178]

My man has the salt and pepper

[@jsmithsemper4848]

He’s a peach 🍑 I luv him

[@merakki]

Next thing you know it will be..comedians lives matter

[@peachesandpoets]

I mean poor Amy Schumer was so traumatized! And Judd Apatow said Will could have KILLED Chris. Why won't anyone think of the comedians!?

[@Ohsolovely2]

i have such a crush on che

[@barryjohnson409]

💯

[@marksmith3090]

So true “the world tells you …”

[@MsCafecito]

Speak up

[@johnnyboy55]

Lame. Just like everything else about SNL. Show should have been canceled years ago.

[@kafkollectif525]

Jeez everyone is leaving snl. Che is the 4th now I’m hearing about.

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

The thumbnail made it look like he was crying, but it was only face grease. I feel duped.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

That's always tell everyone, find what you love and do it!

[@thomasallison1514]

Outlier. Thank goodness for exceptionalism.

[@mickeyrat3369]

He doesn’t look Argentinian, what’s up with that last name?

[@situated4]

Someone needs to get this guy a cup of coffee.

[@hutch1197]

It's amazing how different people are from their on-screen persona. Also, I imagine between SNL and producing his new show, he hasn't slept in months.

[@stephenlang7870]

A lot of the comments about SNL are the same, 'I used to like it but it's not funny anymore." There seems to be a very definite line between boomers and everybody else.

[@joytotheworld2100]

I love Michael, he's hilarious.

[@catsj1767]

How can he leave- SNL is a good job. They start working in Oct work 3 weeks then take 2 off. Then one week then off until March. Then a couple of weeks until Mid May and off until Oct. it’s rough - very rough. They missed out on the Jan 6th riot. They miss out on a ton of hilarious news to poke fun at. They work less than teachers…

[@asteverino8569]

Che, you're bae. Love thus gimps of you.

[@Ohsolovely2]

has anyone had lingering side effects from covid?

[@BoRerunn]

SNL won't be the same, it's barely watchable as it is

[@mercator79]

Che and Jost are awesome. Che's wit is epic.

[@LAWoman323213]

NOOOO! Please don’t leave, Che!!!!!

[@HummerLove]

I love you Michael Che.

[@HH-hy8ph]

Michael Che is the best!

[@joywimer4281]

I adore ❤️ him and Jost

[@gladysbehrens8519]

I love Michael Che

[@zachshoup7310]

gotta love that man

[@c-light7624]

His show on HBO is crazy funny. Seems like people are sleeping on it

[@sweetiepie1862]

Theres so many channels/ networks and ways to watch stuff these days , that most of the time , people have no idea whats on or how , when and where to watch it. Also, people can't always afford these subscriptions, so they can't watch if they wanted to. You're right tho, its a good show-- but it might be ahead of its time.

[@JulieGraceImmink]

He is brilliant!

[@shawnbrennan7526]

Hope he continues his success. I know stand up comedians don’t always do well in movies, but I think he would. Both in front of and behind the camera.

[@chrisfinch8637]

Michael Che was one of the best additions to SNL and to Weekend Update. Best of luck to you, Che.

[@tbernstein]

Che is the only reason to watch SNL, and the zingers he throws at Colin Jost are so great

[@mamaduck9370]

Adore Michael Che. Thanks for the interview.

[@fadenmac8092]

I remember Che on Daily Show, and his departure announcement and thinking "where you going?". Smart man!

[@vascoapolonio2309]

Intelligence is what I respect. And Mr. Che is a perfect example of Intelligent Comedy.

[@TighelanderII]

Michael has gotten better since he started. His performance was a little shaky at first.

[@terribhatt4303]

Nothing funnier or edgier than the segments where Che and Jost write each other's jokes on Weekend Update!

[@ghlee2300]

Love him ♥️No, don’t leave SNL!

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

He's wasted on there 💯only one I find funny

[@jacquelinepayne4737]

Do a Keenan and enjoy side projects

[@jjj1951]

@@TheSpiciestGinger Then you need a humor transplant

[@blomegoog]

the best weekend update in decades. great guys.