Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’

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Coverage varies in emphasis and tone across the outlets. Deadline and Variety present the event in a straightforward manner, focusing on the interaction between Smith and Ferrell without additional commentary. In contrast, Rolling Stone…

Ethan Shanfeld· May 17, 2026 · 3:54 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’

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Chad Smith humorously impersonated Will Ferrell during his monologue on 'Saturday Night Live.' Ferrell interrupted, asserting his role as the actual host and playfully recounted a backstage incident. The segment included a light-hearted exchange with musical guest Paul McCartney, who also joined in on the fun.

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▪Chad Smith impersonated Will Ferrell on 'Saturday Night Live.'
▪Will Ferrell interrupted Smith, claiming he was the actual host.
▪The segment featured a playful interaction with musical guest Paul McCartney.

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Home TV News May 16, 2026 8:54pm PT Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’ By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’ 7 minutes ago Stephen Colbert Sets Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and More Guests for Final Week of ‘Late Show’ 1 day ago ‘I Was Thrown Straight Into the Fire’: ‘SNL’ Freshmen on Crazy Auditions, Hate Comments and Advice From Lorne Michaels 2 days ago See All NBC Chad Smith threw Studio 8H for a spin when he took the “Saturday Night Live” stage, impersonating this week’s host Will Ferrell.

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