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Live from Studio 8H, it’sMichael B. Jordan!
During hisopening monologue, Jordan detailed how he “went through my very first public breakup,” referring to his split fromLori Harveyin June 2022 aftermore than a year of dating.
“Most people after a breakup are like, ‘I’m going to get in better shape.’ But I was already inCreedshape!” he continued, referencing theupcoming boxing filmhe directed and stars in. “So I had to be like, ‘All right, I guess I’ll learn a new language.’ Anyway, estoy enRaya.”
SNLcastmembersChloe Fineman,Heidi Gardner,Ego NwodimandPunkie Johnsonthen tried to shoot their shot with Jordan —PEOPLE’s 2020 Sexiest Man Alive— with Nwodim, 34, rocking a wedding dress and Johnson, 37, poking fun at her own sexuality.
“Aren’t you gay?” Jordan asked Johnson as she flirted with him. In response, the star said, “I am. But you’re Michael B. Jordan. And I’m Punkie B. Curious. I mean, even vegans got cheat days, right?”
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During the show, Jordan took part in various sketches, including one where heplayed Jake from State Farm, and another where heportrayed a Southwest agentin a sketch that poked fun at the airline.
One other moment from the show saw Jordan team up withBowen Yangtorecord the grunts and sound effectsneeded for fighter video games.
Both songs come off of the artist’s third studio album,It’s Only Me, which was released in October 2022.
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Season 48 ofSNLhas been taking place as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons, whileCecily Strongleft the show in December 2022.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”
Saturday Night Livewill return on Feb. 4 withPedro Pascalserving as host andColdplayas musical guest.
source: people.com
