Dave Chappelle Welcomes SNL to Trump’s 2nd Term

Saturday Night Live Recap: Dave Chappelle Welcomes SNL to Trump’s Second Term
Netflix specials Dave Chappelle has put out in the past decade feel less like polished bits than highlights from a theoretical Dave Chappelle podcast. However, one venue he appears to take more seriously than Netflix’s stand-up vertical is the SNL stage in the immediate aftermath of a Donald Trump election — a forum he presided over in 2016 and 2020.
Dave Chappelle Will Be The First 'Saturday Night Live' Host In 2025
Dave Chappelle was named the first host of "Saturday Night Live" in 2025 by NBC. The comedian and "SNL" will premiere on Jan. 18.
Dave Chappelle Delivers Message to Trump on ‘SNL’: ‘Have Empathy for Displaced People’
Dave Chappelle returned as a host for Saturday Night Live during its 50th season. His appearance came just before the inauguration of Donald Trump, delivering a message at the end of his monologue for the incoming president.
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle delivers message to Trump: 'Do better next time'
Dave Chappelle spoke directly to President-elect Donald Trump and urged him to have "empathy" during a 17-minute "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
Dave Chappelle Is Tired Of Being Controversial On ‘SNL’
Marcello Hernández returns as a Latino dad who hates his son. This sketch first appeared in season 49 and is still a crowd-pleaser. This time, he is joined by his “black neighbor Richard” and a white dad from the neighborhood, Kevin, played by Chappelle and Mikey Day. Hernández really sells this sketch with his constantly moving character.
‘SNL’ host Dave Chappelle weighs in on L.A. wildfires, Palestine and Trump
The first episode of 2025 was heavy on references to Los Angeles, with the fires leading Chappelle's monologue and the first skit centered on an evacuation.
Dave Chappelle mocks LA wildfire evacuees during ‘insane’ skit on ‘SNL’
Even Los Angeles isn’t safe from Dave Chappelle’s comedy. The Emmy winner, 51, mocked the wildfire evacuations during his second skit hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. In the sketch, Chappelle plays the dad of a family that receives an alert telling them they have to flee their home due to the blaze.
Dave Chappelle to host 'SNL,' Timothee Chalamet to host, appear as musical guest
Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Saturday Night Live announced its first hosts of 2025 on Friday. Comedian Dave Chappelle and actor Timothée Chalamet will host the show's first two episodes in January.
‘Please, do better next time,’ Comedian Dave Chappelle pleads of Trump
Comedian Dave Chappelle telling President-elect Trump to “do better next time” while hosting the latest episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, reminding the incoming president that folks are counting on him—whether or not they like or voted for him.
Dave Chappelle called on Trump to ‘have empathy’ in SNL’s longest-ever monologue
In the longest monologue in “Saturday Night Live” history, Dave Chappelle delivered a pointed message to incoming President Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration Monday, calling for empathy and compassion as Americans prepared for a new chapter.
Dave Chappelle to Donald Trump: 'Whole world is counting on you'
Comedian Dave Chappelle offered a direct message to U.S. President Donald Trump at the end of his "Saturday Night Live" monologue this weekend.
‘SNL’ Host Dave Chappelle Plays A Secret Criminal Forced To Evacuate During L.A. Wildfires
Dave Chappelle not only highlighted the L.A. County wildfires during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live but he also ...
Immigrant dads hilariously bond over the challenge in raising their sons in ‘SNL' sketch
Live” episode of 2025 on Jan. 18 was filled with hilarity thanks in part to guest host Dave Chappelle, who served as host for ...