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Variety’s review argues SNL U.K. lands best when it leans into British humor—darker, surreal and dry—rather than copying the American format; with a strong cast and live-sketch energy, it could carve out a distinct UK identity, otherwise it risks feeling too American.
A sequence on Saturday Night Live had Paul Simon introducing Harry Styles for Styles’ second musical performance after Ryan Gosling interrupted Styles’ monologue, a move seen as friendly rivalry orchestrated by Lorne Michaels rather than a real feud.
In its cold open, SNL mocks rising gas prices with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) insisting on lower prices while poking fun at Iran tensions and Timothée Chalamet's ballet remarks; host Harry Styles and Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth also appear in the satirical sketch.
Vulture’s recap of Saturday Night Live’s Season 51 premiere hosted by Harry Styles notes a warm studio reception and a night where Styles loosens up as it goes, after a cautiously heady start. Highlights include Kenan Thompson’s Mr. Pooty, Marcello Hernández’s Sebastian Maniscalco impression, a lively pre-taped Irish dancer sketch, and the finale bit “Harry for Him” that riffs on Styles’s iconic looks. The cold open with Trump and Pete Hegseth lands with mixed energy due to on-stage breaks, but the host shows growing confidence as the show progresses. Editor’s rating: 3 stars.
Paul Simon made a rare Saturday Night Live cameo to introduce Harry Styles’ second performance, with Styles playing Coming Up Roses on piano and citing Simon’s influence; Ryan Gosling crashed Styles’ set earlier in the show, and Styles thanked both Simon and Gosling at the end.
Saturday Night Live opened with a Harry Styles–hosted sketch in which James Austin Johnson plays Donald Trump and Colin Jost plays Pete Hegseth. The bit mocks the Iran-war fallout and rising gas prices, poking fun at campaign promises and media coverage while keeping the humor centered on a fictional family road trip.
Harry Styles returns to host and perform on Saturday Night Live for the March 14, 2026 episode, marking his eighth SNL appearance; the NBC/Peacock broadcast airs at 11:30 p.m. ET with promos featuring Styles.
Vogue marks Bad Bunny’s 32nd birthday by revisiting his notable screen turns, from El Kitty in Narcos: Mexico and his sharp hosting and sketches on Saturday Night Live to a memorable turn as Oscar Mejías in Happy Gilmore 2 and the gangster Colorado in Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing. The piece also teases a forthcoming starring role in Porto Rico, highlighting the singer-actor’s expanding and playful presence on screen.
In the cold open, Saturday Night Live mocks Kristi Noem with a fake ‘reassignment under the bus’ farewell as a mock Iran press conference plays out, tying it to Trump moving her to a new role and a nominee to replace her, while lampooning her DHS tenure and related controversies.
Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live Season 51, Episode 14 with buoyant, loose energy that lets the cast relax and have fun; while some sketches land better than others, standout bits include Wedding Tradition, Otezla, Cyclops, and Passing Notes, with Weekend Update delivering solid if not stellar material. A cameo from Harry Styles in the audience adds a wink, and Gosling’s monologue decentered itself, resulting in an above-average, charming night that leans into vibe and camaraderie over razor-sharp punchlines.
Harry Styles made a surprise cameo during Ryan Gosling’s SNL monologue, sitting in the audience and triggering a playful moment as Gosling tried to keep his bit on track; the crowd cheered, there was a split-screen gag, and Styles teased that he’ll host SNL next week.
Colin Jost reprised his Pete Hegseth persona in SNL's chaotic cold open, lampooning Iran-attacks coverage and the Trump administration's messaging while foreshadowing Kristi Noem's looming reassignment; viewers praised Jost's unhinged, frat-boy take as one of the show's standout moments.
Ryan Gosling hosts SNL, delivering his signature giggles through a night that features sharp pre-tapes and standout ads, but also some weaker sketches; Padilla shines, Gosling struggles to stay straight in a few bits, and the episode earns a B-minus, with Harry Styles next week.
Harry Styles unexpectedly interrupts Ryan Gosling's SNL opening monologue, popping up from the front row with cast members dressed as aliens and later joining the bit as they perform, including a rendition of Styles's Sign of the Times before Gosling segues into I'm Just Ken from Barbie; Styles is set to host and perform as musical guest next week.
Harry Styles unexpectedly crashed Ryan Gosling’s SNL opening monologue, taking notes and overshadowing the host while promoting Project Hail Mary; the moment included split-screen antics, cast banter, and even aliens on stage, underscoring Styles’ surprise guest status.