Melissa McCarthy Battles Blizzard During ‘SNL‘ Hosting Gig
New York, NY – Melissa McCarthy’s sixth turn hosting Saturday Night live on December 7 was nearly upstaged by a simulated snowstorm that quickly engulfed the stage during her opening monologue. The incident, a planned sketch element, saw McCarthy attempting to deliver a comedic bit while increasingly heavy snowfall obscured her from view, ultimately leading to a chaotic and hilarious scene. Dijon served as the musical guest for the evening.
The unexpected visual gag resonated with viewers, quickly becoming a viral moment online. SNL has a long tradition of incorporating topical events and unexpected elements into its sketches, and this instance highlights the show’s ability to blend physical comedy with current cultural conversations. The December 7 episode was the first of three remaining SNL broadcasts scheduled before the end of the year.
During the monologue, McCarthy referenced a recent SNL sketch featuring new York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and a fleet of city buses. quoting a character impersonating Donald Trump, she delivered the line, “Fog of War, we love it. It’s a great new excuse, we love it. So I stand by Pete, and nothing can change my mind less. Unless of course, it could hurt me in any way, in which case, I’ll throw him under one of Mamdani’s free buses.”
McCarthy previously hosted SNL in 2011, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2023, and has made numerous cameo appearances throughout the years. Upcoming hosts for the remainder of 2024 include Josh O’connor on December 13, with Lily Allen as the musical guest, and Ariana grande on December 20, accompanied by Cher, marking Cher’s first appearance on the show as 1987.
Season 51 of SNL has already featured hosts Bad Bunny, Tina fey, Amy poehler, Sabrina Carpenter, Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, and Glen Powell. The show continues to be a launching pad for comedic talent and a platform for cultural commentary, averaging millions of viewers per episode.
