Watch Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

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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…

Max Pilley· May 17, 2026 · 9:33 PM UTC ·14 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

Watch Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Will Ferrell's recent 'SNL' monologue took an unexpected turn when Chad Smith, the drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, interrupted him. The two have been joking about their striking resemblance for over a decade. This playful moment added a humorous twist to Ferrell's performance.

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▪Will Ferrell's monologue on 'SNL' was interrupted by Chad Smith.
▪Chad Smith is the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
▪Ferrell and Smith have been making light of their resemblance for over 10 years.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.

Lean left · 3

▪ Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Hijacked by Lookalike Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith — Rolling Stone
▪ Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s Opening Monologue, Pretending To Be The Night’s SNL Host — Deadline
▪ Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’ — Variety

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