Photo: Saturday Night Live/YoutubePaul Ruddis officially the newest member ofSaturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club!On Saturday,PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alivemarked his fifth time hosting the hit NBC sketch comedy show — despite the Omicron COVID-19 variantpreventing much of the live aspectof the broadcast from taking place.Just hours before Rudd, 52, was set to take the stage, NBC announced the episode would be scaled back with a limited number of cast and crew, and no audience.SNLalso cancelled musical guestCharli XCX’s planned performances, including “New Shapes” with Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek.In place of a regular episode with live sketches, Saturday’s installment featured holiday highlights from seasons past, as well as a few pre-recorded digital shorts with theGhostbusters: Afterlifestar and the cast.During his monologue, Rudd performed to an empty room alongside fellow Five-TimersTina Fey,Tom Hanks, andSteve Martinon-video, as well as repertory playerKenan Thompsonand definitely notMartin Short.“Congratulations on hosting the show four-and-a-half times,” Thompson joked, acknowledging the unusual circumstances of the day. Rudd still got his smoking jacket, at least.Fey also joinedMichael Chefor a special ChristmasWeekend Updatein place ofColin Jost.SNLannounced the change of plans viaTwitterSaturday afternoon. “Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight’s taping ofSaturday Night Liveand the show will have limited cast and crew,” the statement read.“The show continues to follow all government safety guidelines in addition to a rigorous testing protocol,” the statement noted. Individuals who won tickets for Saturday’s episode will receive additional information. “Thank you for your patience and understanding,“SNLadded.Prior to Saturday’s milestone appearance, Rudd hosted in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2019.He shares the highly coveted distinction with hisThe Shrink Next Doorcostar andSNLalumWill Ferrell, as well as fellow actorsJonah Hill,Dwayne Johnson, andMelissa McCarthy, to name a few.Saturday Night Liveairs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. EST on NBC.
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Paul Ruddis officially the newest member ofSaturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club!On Saturday,PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alivemarked his fifth time hosting the hit NBC sketch comedy show — despite the Omicron COVID-19 variantpreventing much of the live aspectof the broadcast from taking place.Just hours before Rudd, 52, was set to take the stage, NBC announced the episode would be scaled back with a limited number of cast and crew, and no audience.SNLalso cancelled musical guestCharli XCX’s planned performances, including “New Shapes” with Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek.In place of a regular episode with live sketches, Saturday’s installment featured holiday highlights from seasons past, as well as a few pre-recorded digital shorts with theGhostbusters: Afterlifestar and the cast.During his monologue, Rudd performed to an empty room alongside fellow Five-TimersTina Fey,Tom Hanks, andSteve Martinon-video, as well as repertory playerKenan Thompsonand definitely notMartin Short.“Congratulations on hosting the show four-and-a-half times,” Thompson joked, acknowledging the unusual circumstances of the day. Rudd still got his smoking jacket, at least.Fey also joinedMichael Chefor a special ChristmasWeekend Updatein place ofColin Jost.SNLannounced the change of plans viaTwitterSaturday afternoon. “Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight’s taping ofSaturday Night Liveand the show will have limited cast and crew,” the statement read.“The show continues to follow all government safety guidelines in addition to a rigorous testing protocol,” the statement noted. Individuals who won tickets for Saturday’s episode will receive additional information. “Thank you for your patience and understanding,“SNLadded.Prior to Saturday’s milestone appearance, Rudd hosted in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2019.He shares the highly coveted distinction with hisThe Shrink Next Doorcostar andSNLalumWill Ferrell, as well as fellow actorsJonah Hill,Dwayne Johnson, andMelissa McCarthy, to name a few.Saturday Night Liveairs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. EST on NBC.
Paul Ruddis officially the newest member ofSaturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club!
On Saturday,PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alivemarked his fifth time hosting the hit NBC sketch comedy show — despite the Omicron COVID-19 variantpreventing much of the live aspectof the broadcast from taking place.
Just hours before Rudd, 52, was set to take the stage, NBC announced the episode would be scaled back with a limited number of cast and crew, and no audience.SNLalso cancelled musical guestCharli XCX’s planned performances, including “New Shapes” with Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek.
In place of a regular episode with live sketches, Saturday’s installment featured holiday highlights from seasons past, as well as a few pre-recorded digital shorts with theGhostbusters: Afterlifestar and the cast.
During his monologue, Rudd performed to an empty room alongside fellow Five-TimersTina Fey,Tom Hanks, andSteve Martinon-video, as well as repertory playerKenan Thompsonand definitely notMartin Short.
“Congratulations on hosting the show four-and-a-half times,” Thompson joked, acknowledging the unusual circumstances of the day. Rudd still got his smoking jacket, at least.
Fey also joinedMichael Chefor a special ChristmasWeekend Updatein place ofColin Jost.
SNLannounced the change of plans viaTwitterSaturday afternoon. “Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight’s taping ofSaturday Night Liveand the show will have limited cast and crew,” the statement read.
“The show continues to follow all government safety guidelines in addition to a rigorous testing protocol,” the statement noted. Individuals who won tickets for Saturday’s episode will receive additional information. “Thank you for your patience and understanding,“SNLadded.
Prior to Saturday’s milestone appearance, Rudd hosted in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2019.
He shares the highly coveted distinction with hisThe Shrink Next Doorcostar andSNLalumWill Ferrell, as well as fellow actorsJonah Hill,Dwayne Johnson, andMelissa McCarthy, to name a few.
Saturday Night Liveairs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. EST on NBC.
source: people.com
