Chad Smith Steals Will Ferrell’s SNL Opening as Lookalike Drummer

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Will Ferrell’s SNL Season 51 finale opens with Chad Smith, Ferrell’s lookalike in Red Hot Chili Peppers, briefly appearing as host before Ferrell reclaims the stage; Paul McCartney is the musical guest, and Smith then performs as his surprise drummer for two numbers, continuing their long-running doppelgänger bit.
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