Will Ferrell confronts his look-alike during his SNL monologue
Will Ferrell hosted the Season 51 finale of Saturday Night Live, marking his sixth time in the role. The show opened with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers impersonating Ferrell, continuing a long-running joke about their resemblance. Ferrell later confronted Smith on stage, leading to a humorous exchange that included a surprise question from Sir Paul McCartney.
- ▪Will Ferrell hosted the Season 51 finale of SNL for the sixth time.
- ▪Chad Smith opened the show by impersonating Ferrell, referencing their resemblance.
- ▪Ferrell confronted Smith on stage, claiming he had attacked him backstage.
- ▪Sir Paul McCartney asked Ferrell to leave the stage, believing he was the imposter.
- ▪The episode featured comedic moments and audience interaction.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Paul McCartney Jumps Into ‘SNL’ Monologue’s Will Ferrell/Chad Smith Joke — Billboard
- ▪ Paul McCartney Plays SNL Season 51 Finale, Chad Smith Hijacks Will Ferrell’s Monologue — Stereogum
- ▪ Will Ferrell’s SNL Monologue Hijacked by Doppelgänger Chad Smith — Consequence (of Sound)
- ▪ Will Ferrell hosts ‘SNL’ finale with Paul McCartney—Here’s how to watch for free — Page Six
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Saturday Night Live had its Season 51 finale over the weekend as former cast member Will Ferrell hosted the show for his sixth time.However, before Ferrell could come out and perform his hosting duties, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers attempted a coup. Smith came out first to open the show, hitting the stage and acting as if he were Ferrell. There's been a long-running joke that Ferrell and Smith, the drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, bear a striking resemblance to each other, and SNL continued the gag on its final show of the season.Shortly after Smith thanked the audience, Ferrell came out dressed exactly like Smith, claiming the drummer had attacked him backstage as part of his takeover attempt.
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