George Santos Expelled Cold Open - SNL

[@cleverusername9369]

'Scandal in the Wind' is Bowen Yang's magnum opus, that was truly exceptional. Love the little touch that he was faking playing the piano. It's almost a shame Santos got expelled, he was Yang's best character. This is some of SNL's best work in a while

[@RaymondHng]

He'll probably run for re-election while being incarcerated in prison just like James Traficant did in 2002 when he was convicted in court and then expelled from the House.

[@HandleOne]

Yang’s best? The iceberg would say otherwise

[@cleverusername9369]

@@HandleOne his Titanic iceberg remains an excellent bit, but he sang an Elton John parody here and carried the entire sketch by himself, that deserves bonus points. This was an SNL cold-open that deserves to be remembered.

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

His Columbus was 👌

[@Billy_3]

This and Jafar on Weekend Update are my favorite Bowen parts so far.

[@Collin_J]

"Princess of Genovia" got the audience rolling. You can tell the writers loved writing for Bowen Yang as Santos

[@Stryngz21]

Bowen Yang deserves an Emmy for his performance…he nailed it and great vocal chops . Hilarious 😂

[@WJV9]

He could pull off Elton John impressions as well, good singing voice.

[@GeorgiaRobles858]

He is great as Iceberg and Emperor Ming (Flash Gordon) too

[@joeneil5485]

are you related to him...?

[@jackismith1429]

Yes an Emmy for Bowen! My goodness, he's a treasure, a true comedic genius!

[@PramodKotipalli-t5b]

Yeah, this was the first clip in a while that was just out-of-this-world funny and well performed.

[@batgurrl]

Bowen Yang as George Santos is a comic gem but the song was the icing on the cake

[@Crazycatlady71]

Genuis!

[@k.e.becquer4681]

Brilliant!

[@joannewitzkowski3407]

And I love how song ended with “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”

[@DrDoom-fd2gv]

he played the same annoying gay dude that he always does ZERO RANGE

[@RobertJohnson-bj5lk]

Even Sir Elton John would (should) approve of this song parody.

[@JonathanScruggs]

The fact that they did this in such a short amount of time is a testiment to the talent of the team that pulled this off. Definitely one of the best openers. Congratulations!

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

To be fair, they've probably been writing it for the last 6 months, just tweaking it each week as the writer runs into Lorne's office to eagerly say "Now?" 😁

[@Tao_Tology]

'The skit where Santos gets kicked out' was only a matter of time.

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

They tried to expell him last month and a time before that too.

[@Nottotv]

No it's because real life politics business is clownish right now. This whole system sucks and need to be torn down

[@413smr]

We all saw it coming from a mile away. Who was surprised?

[@dianerosenberg6124]

Bowen was great in one of the best cold opens I've seen in a while, one I'll watch a few times. Terrific script writing and Bowen pulls it off so well. He needs more skits like this where he can really shine as the main character

[@joshuaroy7567]

George Santos pretending to play a piano and having someone off screen playing for him is the most George Santos send-off ever

[@ChilleBruh]

**pretending to be the person pretending to be George Santos pretending to play a piano and having someone off screen playing… It isn’t like George Santos isn’t an alias after all. Who knows what the actual charges will be filed as for legal purposes. 😂

[@realtijuana5998]

Lorne Michaels paid to have a concert grand with a dumb keyboard rolled out onto the stage. That can't be cheap.

[@nomeaknat]

Was - is that real?

[@Tank5066]

🫴 we truly live in the worst timeline

[@rayfighter]

​@@realtijuana5998I totally expected good ol' Elton being discovered by the spotlight playing the piano part behind!

[@keanelimusic]

Bowen nailed this so hard tomorrow George Santos will claim he hosted SNL

[@artemisfowl2820]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anniek4919]

😂😂❤

[@MahlonEdwards]

🤣🤣

[@SS-qx7nh]

🤣

[@krystalericalewis]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mas6522]

OMG. This must be one of the best SNL Cold Opens. I don’t know how Yang managed not to laugh during the whole thing. I think he’s an amazing actor. Please give Bowen a few movie roles or his own TV series. Yes, I went there.

[@Cedarparsnip]

He’s had quite a few movie roles in the past couple of years and was great!!

[@michellehsu6525]

He plays a hilarious character in Awkwafina is Nora from Queens!

[@Stein99]

He is the star of SNL right now

[@dr.davidenglish778]

While I'm sure Bowen is talented, this was one of the worst cold openings I've seen.

[@johncarroll5178]

​@dr.davidenglish778 Hey Dr. English. I'm guessing you must be the real neurosurgeon at NYU. You should be honored Bowen Yang deigned to use you as a punchline.

[@cclark8409]

Holy crap, this whole skit nailed it in a way that history will remember. One of the best SNL openers of all time. Bowen Yang's performance catapults him into SNL best players league. If Santos sees this, maybe he'll think the whole thing was worth it.

[@CrowdContr0l]

No one from the last five seasons is anywhere close to “best players” lol

[@joannewitzkowski3407]

Santos will say it was himself on SNL!

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

I've been seriously missing some of our recent SNL losses, but B. Yang is a light in the darkness, and thank God we still have our Weekend Report duo. They have kept me watching for a long time! Best friends, and you can feel the love.

[@TomManning-cs4el]

​@@CrowdContr0lEnglish next time

[@caseygreyson4178]

@@TomManning-cs4elEverything they said with the exception of “lol” is proper grammatical English. If you have trouble understanding them, I am extremely concerned for your mental wellbeing.

[@ZeroShadow1998]

You know Santos will certainly be missed, by all comedy writers.

[@FuhKyue]

Yeah, like he'll go away. Probably get a job on Fox News or something.

[@ramirezproductions0826]

I definitely agree. His long, long, long, long, LONG list of lies definitely made one heck of a gold mine for comedy writers.

[@ScarFlame]

Santos also said he paid for transgender sites with his campaign funds............

[@NorthernSeaWitch]

If nothing else, we'll see him at trial because do you really think he's taking a plea? It would be the smart thing to do, but no one ever accused him of being smart.

[@deenyc1049]

Oh there’s still plenty of clowns left in the GOP.

[@YTSharkspeare]

I keep coming back to watch this. Bowen Yang is such an exceptional talent. What a sketch.

[@Cremenium]

“Phew,Lucky I’m not George Santos!” Said George Santos

[@JesusPrice]

LMMFAO!

[@ElectroPercs]

Excellent!

[@dee5105]

HA!!

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

I'm Anthony. 😅😅😅

[@revmd621]

Bahahahaha!!😂

[@greenbeancasserole6646]

How is Bowen Yang so good!?!? He has so much talent!! And he’s so confident!! His bits always feel more polished than a normal snl skit.

[@pangalactictuber]

Confidence and polish are a good way to put it. Like Kenan.

[@jyotisankaran8926]

This surely must rank as one of the finest performances in SNL history. Bowen Yang scintillates. This episode belongs in the SNL Hall of Fame!

[@louisyeostros4978]

Meh

[@drewc.2734]

His Titanic skit is the funniest I've ever seen. And I started watching SNL from its debut day 1 as a young kid. He reminds me of a modern day Belushi.

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

​@@drewc.2734flamboyant Belushi

[@tedwilson2844]

Calm Down! This is not even in the top 500!

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

@@drewc.2734 he's much funnier than Belushi

[@positivevibes9709]

I died laughing when he said I not going to let it ruin my Kwanzaa 😂😂

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

George Santos' story is a story that you wouldn't have believed if you saw it in a movie

[@EPrimeify]

Usual Suspects: Part II?

[@Rambam1776]

Yes, but you wouldn't have cared, either. Boring little man

[@ramirezproductions0826]

If he ever had a movie, I would call it That Wasn’t Me: The George Santos Story. Edit: I just came up with a event better title: Big Fat Lier 2: The George Santos Story

[@patriciapage2109]

What was the movie with Tom Hanks and ??? The character pretended to be a airline pilot and a doctor until he was caught by Hanks. It was a true story 😅

[@patriciapage2109]

It's called Catch Me if You Can, 2002

[@ncube2468]

That ‘it means Muslim’ part legit had me laughing out loud. Classic 😄

[@I.AM.JUPITER]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MelodicQuest]

It's still mind-blowing how George Santos got as far as he did without anyone performing the most basic of background checks

[@twigwigsoso]

honestly i think he has been an angel to show us how congress doesn't work

[@dr1flush]

That’s USA politics for ya

[@gaiagreen2690]

They HAVE. It was reported multiple times that the republicans knew that Santos was a liar but never said anything and that they laughed at him actually being elected.

[@danacarpender2287]

I know women who won't go on a date without running a background check, FFS.

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

Almost as mind-blowing as how a lifelong grab them by the püssy business fraud and con managed to slither into the White House.

[@aliabbas334]

Bowen Yang is a national treasure.

[@Heterogeneity]

FACTS

[@carolinematusevich889]

I think he really is.

[@tysonthomas7094]

Bwhahahaha!@@MontecitoWealthy

[@tysonthomas7094]

He's funny AF!

[@01laris]

Fing hilarious!!

[@Ryborg-ve2ej]

6:18 one of the best "Live from New York, It's Saturday Night"s I've seen in a while! love it

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Bowen slayed this, Can't get enough of him

[@callmeshaggy5166]

He had to, it's likely his swan song performance as George.

[@RaymondHng]

@@callmeshaggy5166 Santos will be back in the news.

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

Bowen Yang is fast becoming one of the top tier cast members on SNL. George Santos was a gift from the comedy gods and Yang sure made the best of it. There was a big void after the departures of Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Pete Davidson and Cecily Strong. Yang is taking the mantle.

[@russdee8331]

The other new cast members are getting stronger n more confident

[@jerseyjoyride1316]

It's a shame Pete Davidson left to do annoying commercials. Imagine doing Taco Bell and Smart Water commercials. Yeah that seems like a trustable spokesperson.

[@realNikoCousin]

well said

[@sweepingdenver]

It's also amazing how much he's grown as a comedian since he started. He was so much less sure of himself and hadn't really found his voice yet.

[@katharinenoble1682]

agreed 100%

[@Brenda-tb2mz]

Fantastic cast, writers… and just an awesome skit! Thank you for the laughs! Love you SNL!!! 😍

[@ramirezproductions0826]

This has to be one of best cold opens I ever seen! Bowen Yang definitely captures George Santos. And his singing of the opening line is definitely gonna be remembered as one of most memorable moments of SNL! 😊

[@davidray4793]

It's fits him perfect no matter how made up it is alot of people will always associate this cold opening with this Bankrupt individual as person what ever his name is this week.

[@rickdagrexican7351]

Truly this was an epic cold open. I loved it. Bowen is a treasure! I hope he will be around for a very long time

[@RAZR_Channel]

Ya... The Elton john Cover is Truly and Literally Brilliant.!! That was Really well done... Up there with Tina as Palin ( but nothing's ever going to beat her )...

[@cclark8409]

My thoughts exactly. Instant classic.

[@gigabrother458]

Truly.

[@lordsxman]

Bowen needs an Emmy for this performance. Absolutely Brilliant!

[@l9144448]

This cold open was so amazing in every way- and consider that the writers & actors only had a couple days to envision/script/rehearse: esp Bowen (aka Elton) the talent to pull this off-flawlessly- is beyond impressive

[@zoeledwards6617]

George Santos is director, actor, actress, dancer, father, mother, congressman, and comedian. He can do anything lol

[@tommackay7433]

I hear he developed a cure for cancer.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Except tell the truth.

[@zoeledwards6617]

@@HansDelbruck53 and that too lol.

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Great skit

[@JOJO-fi4yr]

😆

[@matthewholland2816]

“Scandal in the Wind” just about sums it up 😂

[@katerodger]

Nailed it. Bowen, You are MAGNIFICENT. This moment cements your brilliance in the glory halls of SNL fame. Your brilliance shines.✨

[@mdavisgunter]

Every great SNL cast member has the person they were meant to parody. Bowen has found his.😂

[@davidmitchell6873]

I agree only yang is certainly not great.

[@PsychNurseExplains]

Everyone of his characters are gold star 🌟

[@MsBettyRubble]

He does a great Iceberg, too.

[@thefisherking78]

LIKE #666 😈

[@UrbanArtCentral]

I think he can play many gay characters because he has done the work to embrace his sexuality.

[@kcjd8659]

We need to see Bowen Yang’s George Santos character at least occasionally, popping up in random skits, ideally doing things like being a drag queen, steeling money, not knowing how to play volleyball, etc. Not necessarily as the point of the skit, but as an Easter egg. We need this.

[@benrath]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@sukikom2259]

Yes, he is sooo good at it.😅😂

[@spencerkagen1386]

Then eventually have him going around murdering other cast members, like the guy from the Too Many Cooks sketch on Adult Swim 😆

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

Ok anti-semite

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

Lol I could get into that! 👍😅

[@xy6845]

It's amazing to see how Bowen is carrying SNL. He's a real treasure.

[@justinroth1613]

Bowen is absolutely incredible, he never disappoints! He's an all-star in SNL history

[@danjquiroz]

I took notice with Daddy Long Legs... I became a real fan with the Titanic Iceberg... But all that plus his George Santos put Bowen Yang up in the SNL legends balcony.

[@silgreen]

Elite talent.

[@lawrencephemister9833]

like a really good B rate Bobby Lee

[@astropioneer3296]

Don’t know if I’d put Yang in the highest echelon of SNL talent, but he certainly knocked that sketch out of the park.

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

Bowen plays the same character over and over and over.

[@justinharris2320]

George Santos playing Bowen as George Santos while pretending to fake play a real piano is genius.

[@mikekolokowsky]

Santos was good friends with Liberace. And Mozart.

[@eweb4949]

@@mikekolokowskyyes, and he wrote all of Beethoven’s symphonies for him.

[@gabereiser]

@@eweb4949 I heard he even drove him to the doctors...

[@hogenmogen8545]

@@gabereiser After performing open heart surgery on him with nothing but a quill pen and a harpsicord string.

[@ghilemaer]

The only reason I'll miss George Santos is people like Bowen brilliantly satirizing him.

[@MrHeretrix]

Bowen always kills it. Definitely one of SNL's best picks in a while.

[@davidt3563]

He was more Santos than Santos. Incredible!

[@J-Flo]

Bowen is golden! Such a talented impersonator who delivers every line & lands every joke!

[@ryancappo]

He had a rough start, but is doing great now. This was a perfect bit all the way through it.

[@Omni0404]

You know the real George Santos is watching this on repeat right now.

[@Joshuadanielcohen]

There is no real George Santos.

[@knday]

​@Joshuadanielcohen I don't know why, but I have to . . . 🎶Will the real George Santos please stand up, please stand up.🎶

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

And singing along!

[@libertyann439]

Is there a real George Santos?

[@michaelbayer5094]

And kicking himself for not thinking of the song parody himself.

[@ramblerchic8180]

Bowen Yang is seizing his moment. He’s hilarious.❤

[@joannilson2900]

An evil Forest Gump!!! Bowen is hysterical!!! His George Santos should rank among some of the great SNL impersonations!!

[@charlesarnold4059]

Everyone seems to have missed one thing, Bowen has an incredible singing voice.

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

Really don’t think we missed it!

[@grayfox4239]

Said no one, ever.

[@katharinenoble1682]

I did *not* miss that.

[@cookman2k]

Yeah,...not that half the cast hasn't been taking vocal lessons,or dance,acting,or all of them since childhood.

[@jamesbomd3503]

AUTO TUNE !

[@dsddala467]

Yang killed it! Sarah Sherman as Wolf Blitzer had me laughing aloud. More Sarah as Wolf!!!! Too bad Santos is gone, Bowen killed it every time.

[@TheLordOfNothing]

If Che leaves the Weekend Update desk I vote Sarah Sherman as his replacement.

[@amazedsatsuma]

George Santos may have been a complete fraud, but its Bowen Yang portrayal of him is what has truly stolen the show😂

[@davidthompson5319]

He's like other politicians.

[@shaynewhite1]

The Jimmy Kimmel show has had some excellent impressions as well.

[@kidkique]

yang is so typecasted poor guy

[@SpaceCaseZ06]

That's the only good skit I've ever seen him (Bowen Yang) in. They have no good ideas for him but they put a lot of production value into this one

[@Catherinzsl]

This song and performance are the greatest things ever legitimately attributed to/ inspired by George Santos. Standing ovation for Bowen Yang and "Scandal in the Wind."

[@laalaa99stl]

Oh thank you thank you thank you for giving us one last Elton Yang performance. Scandal in the Wind was a brilliant send off!

[@marciabentley9557]

I so love Bowen Yang! That is one of the funniest cold opens I've seen 🤣

[@annecollins1741]

OMG!! I couldn't stop laughing 🤣 😆 😂. Bowen Yang absolutely nailed it.

[@arianaalioth]

This was Yang’s best role. He really nailed it dead on. 😂😂😂

[@HandleOne]

What about the iceberg?

[@sassysarina9718]

I'm fucking ❤ dead 😂😂😂

[@joeguy32]

Inflections in his voice and mannerisms were spot on. Perfect send off

[@rik4369]

He crushed it! One of my top 3 skits every. Great job staff!

[@RaymondHng]

He slayed.

[@AudyW]

One of the best SNL opens ever! Lol 😂😂😂 please stay in the media Santos, just so Bowen can absolutely slaughter these skits! Epic 😎

[@ashleytaveras9035]

I was so prepared for this skit. George Santos being expelled is the best Christmas present i could've asked for 🎁😆🙌🎄

[@shabadu9084]

For comedy writers, it's like coal in their stocking.

[@nature3361]

Wouldn’t a conviction for someone else be better?

[@anthonymarrone6868]

Besides Biden being impeached 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jovianblue]

@@anthonymarrone6868 wow, a real tryhard Indian goddess up in here.

[@BC-ji9xr]

What did u find funny? The fact they were off key, or pointed out what we already knew? The older casts would have made true humor out of this. Repeating reality isn't funny, it's just observation.

[@rachelauguste]

The audience better have given him a standing ovation because this was brilliant 😭👏🏾🤣

[@eileent8582]

Bowen is hilarious & I look forward to all the skits he’s in on SNL. Love him!

[@sarahatton2527]

Bowen’s Santos opening was best in ages. What a talent.

[@claudiofransson9333]

Bowen is on Tina Fey doing Sarah Palin level.

[@Heterogeneity]

Right? Spooky 😆

[@jhoang861]

yessss!! 😂

[@hawple]

Not even.

[@nancyreese80]

The best cold open, ever! And I’ve been watching them for decades. Bravo!!!!

[@charlesdebarber2997]

Only sad part of the Santos expulsion is he became one of the best SNL characters... Bowen Yang made the perfect caricature of him.

[@RaymondHng]

He'll probably run for re-election while being incarcerated in prison just like James Traficant did in 2002 when he was convicted in court and then expelled from the House.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

The only sad part is that it took this long for SNL to be funny (aside from Weekend Update)

[@virginiathornton]

The preppy overcoat on the shoulders turning into a Phantom of the Opera cape was EVERYTHING.

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

The BOMB! Laughed out loud and still laughting. "Santos" was amazing...

[@seffishestopal5950]

Bowen Yang nails George Santos. The outfit, the facial expressions, the voice, you name it.

[@SherryEllesson]

Yang actually did a good job of the singing and inflection a lot like Elton John's! Great segment, SNL!!!

[@canaisyoung3601]

Elton John actually is one of Bowen Yang's celebrity impressions. Remember the spoof of Eminem's "Stan" with Pete Davidson writing to Santa about wanting a PS5?

[@aliquezohran309]

Right!!? He’s so good he made it sound like a legit song !! My literal first thought when I found about Santos’ expulsion was “oh no, no more Bowen’s impressions on snl ”

[@robertstaton698]

Was literally singing the original under my breath and it was just a perfect match up. He absolutely nailed it

[@smiletimesgt9466]

I keep watching for like 10 times. Very hilarious 😂😂

[@lealmelisa]

Santos gave us a year of laughter, thank you Bowen, you were amazing!

[@DEvaTVoficial]

Bowen is probably one of the best cast members! He always nails it!

[@clvrswine]

Terrible.

[@jay-d8h3u]

Meh. He has his strong suits and his weak ones. This Bowen is my favorite.

[@chadwells7562]

No he’s usually annoying and useless but he was great in this one

[@DEvaTVoficial]

@@chadwells7562 he always nails his characters! The iceberg, George Santos, the Panda, among many others he is always on point and funny af! Idk what you are talking about

[@Pfin8]

I agree!

[@Chuck_Houck_Coop]

Honestly, it's disappointing that George Santos was expelled from congress, because it means we only have a limited amount of time left with Bowen Yang doing this impression.

[@MeganKoumori]

Someone needs an Emmy for this.

[@cleverusername9369]

Someone's name is Bowen Yang, he absolutely crushed this performance.

[@dantana5774]

he got Elton's phrasing and timing perfect- amazing talent

[@stvp68]

The writers and Yang both

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

The entire team! Even the orchestra was beautiful!

[@stvp68]

@@EdT.-xt6yv 😆😆😆😆

[@Distant_View]

This was absolutely perfect, and Bowen has grown on me *sooo* much as a performer since he joined! Damn, was really wondering how they were going to handle this one, and can't imagine a better premise.

[@Forrealnow09]

This is just so amazing I’m at a loss for words

[@Steff-in-a-pan]

"It was fillers, you slut." Got me more than it should've 😂😂😂😂😂

[@adriennefriend]

Same 🤣

[@lori_marie]

I was waiting for this!! So long, Santos! We’ll miss you ONLY on SNL!

[@justinsullivan1285]

Bowen yang definitely killed it with this cold open. He deserves an Emmy for this performance.🤓

[@jasonford6595]

Bowen nailed every moment of this!!

[@jerrytai5714]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this cold open!!! OMG it's hilarious (inspiring?!) yet accurate! Bowen Yang again showed his prowess and talent for his Emmy-worthy performance as George Santos reincarnation!!

[@ScepticalBrit]

"Goodbye Congress Queen" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@2Louisa]

Bowen Yang is amazing! To think he used to just WRITE for the show. He makes me LOL bigtime over my laptop AND feel better about the world -- that there's some sanity. He makes it seem like playing "Scandal in the Wind" is something Santos would really do! Agree with comments that he's an SNL all-star.

[@emanuelmota7217]

This Santos guy was a politician, a neuro-surgeon, a volleyball star, AND a singer-songwriter. He's a triple threat!

[@hca0423]

More like a multi tool

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

@@hca0423 A multi-tool! That's brilliant. He is a tool for sure.

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

I see what you did there.

[@katharinenoble1682]

and *you* are a triple threat, well done.

[@albrown7977]

It's only a RIP when he fakes his death and pops up as someone else.

[@KC-603]

One of the better openings I've seen in a while!! You go girl!!

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

Wow... this one is right up there among the Best Cold Opens ever. Bowen Yang NAILS the impression, and that really make it work. Some excellent writing in there, too. Nice job, SNL!

[@louisyeostros4978]

Too bad it wasn’t funny….

[@thabreaka]

The second the scene started I was laughing. People were expecting this one and SNL delivered.

[@MB-rr1fb]

@@louisyeostros4978 ok trumper, lol It was HYSTERICAL

[@gregpaspatis9425]

​@@MB-rr1fbBowen Yang did a good job, though they need to be careful since Santos is already a has been, he's gone the way of Elliot Spitzer (who? See what I mean, who remembers Elliot Spitzer?), he went on to co-host a CNN show with a woman columnist with the Washington Post, I think her name is something like Kathleen Parker, the CNN show was a complete flop and nobody ever really knew anything again about Spitzer, that is what has now become of Santos.

[@tedwilson2844]

@@MB-rr1fb You do know that republicans hate him too! If he was a democrat they would try to defend him! It was was the republicans who wanted to get rid of him first of! OK BIDENTHUMPER!!!

[@Brendissimo1]

Well done Bowen, a relatively brief but very memorable character. Mercifully brief for his real life constituents.

[@nancylindsay4255]

Brief? Maybe, but wouldn't it be great if Bowen's Santos became a continuing character? Long live his farce of Santos as the real farce that is Santos sinks ever deeper into obscurity!

[@I.AM.JUPITER]

2:59 I wouldn’t let it ruin my Kwanza!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@crystalfrancis218]

Simply one of the best SNL openers ever. Congratulations Bowen!!! 🫶❤️

[@MahlonEdwards]

Agree !!!! And the transition into the announcement was awesome!~

[@jorgezarco5812]

His George Santos is so good

[@ChildishDanbino]

It sucks that we had to deal with Santos actually having some power for a while, but now that he’s out I think it was worth it. His whole existence is a gold mine for content

[@kjamison5951]

Bowen nails it every time! Cracking Cold Open. It’s a comedy mine that is drying up but what a way to go out!

[@grr9982]

I was genuinely looking forward to this ever since Santos was expelled, I knew SNL would parody it immediately 😭

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

I was so wanting to see Bowen "do" his Santos. Perfection. I actually hope this isn't the last time.

[@grr9982]

@@OriginalCaliKitty Bowen's so perfect for Santos lmao

[@zusiarosenthal4674]

cant wait for southpark, family guy, and simpsons for that reason 😂😂😂

[@RaymondHng]

I'm sure the writers have been working on it since the November 1 failed resolution to expel him.

[@grandrising8890]

This was absolutely hilarious. SNL you have out shone yourselves well, done it had me in stitches 😂😂😂🇬🇧

[@bakshijoon]

Bowen Yang’s George Santos is the best bit on SNL in years. Amazing musical performance on this cold open.

[@mauiskater]

Bowen Yang got it! It’s like therapy for me. 😂😂😂😂

[@umasubramanian2683]

This was totally amazing. What talent. Somehow, SNL always seems to be getting the best talent around - If one leaves , they get someone else just as talented!

[@canaisyoung3601]

That's how the show keeps going for all these years, even during the shaky years when a lot of people don't believe SNL will pull out of it (i.e. 1980 to 1985).

[@williamduffy1227]

That was bloody brilliant. Definitely one of the Best SNL openings of all Time. He knocked that song outta the park! 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@spekkiemackie2901]

Bowen Yang is absolutely next level with this skit.

[@SomeUniqueHandle]

One of my first thoughts when I heard George Santos was kicked from Congress was, "But where will we get material for more Bowen Yang skits?" Bowen has a beautiful voice as well. He's got massive talent.

[@anniek4919]

Bowen NAILS George’s mannerisms. I was doubled over laughing. Thank you Bowen.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

Bowen NAILS George's mannerisms. I was doubled over laughing." The fact you even know anything about the mannerisms of only one out of 435 of the U.S. House reps. tells anyone all they need to know about it all. The year 2025 (if not 2024) begs to ask the question, why was that person in December 2023 even doubled over laughing over a complete has been and who is this "George" person?🥱🥱🥱

[@heygoodbyee]

@@gregpaspatis9425stop doing drugs

[@ArguZ72]

OMG :-D HE IS KILLING IT !! That was the best Cold open this year...thank you so much for the show !!

[@jckingsadventurevlogg8365]

This is by far the best opening in a long time. Give Bowen the Emmy immediately!

[@AriannaAyers]

Wow, Bowen Yang nails Santos! What a talented actor, singer, and comedian! Go SNL!

[@9sheri9]

Bowen, that was freaking perfect 10/10 💕

[@stanleycoleman]

So happy to see Bowen getting his opportunity to shine!

[@nickt.7305]

That was hilarious! It’s nice to know that comedians can find humor in the foolishness of the world because the daily news is often unbelievable.

[@drebugsita]

I'm glad they gave Bowen's Santos a proper finale! Because that's the only version of Santos we will miss. If he does make a reappearance can the makeup artists please overline Bowen's lips to give that Santos lip filler effect? Bowen nails the smug-ness, just add the resting duck-face!

[@RaymondHng]

He'll probably run for re-election while being incarcerated in prison just like James Traficant did in 2002 when he was convicted in court and then expelled from the House.

[@roscoebarnesiii3989]

He also nails the voice.