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Jalen Brunson gifts pricey NYC cookies to hundreds of fans camping out to see him host ‘Saturday Night Live’

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Barbuti, A. (2026, September 26). Jalen Brunson gifts pricey NYC cookies to hundreds of fans camping out to see him host ‘Saturday Night Live’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/entertainment/jalen-brunson-gifts-pricey-nyc-cookies-to-hundreds-of-fans-camping-out-to-see-him-host-saturday-night-live/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-26 · by Angela Barbuti

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Jalen Brunson surprised fans camping outside NBC’s Midtown studios in New York City for his "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut by giving them cookies from Levain Bakery, which are priced at $5.75 each. Over 100 fans received the treats while waiting to secure a spot inside the studio, with some expressing gratitude and viewing it as a significant gesture. The article highlights Brunson’s generosity and the tradition of NBC staff providing snacks to those who camp out for tickets in various weather conditions.
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Jalen Brunson, a New York Knicks player and new host of "Saturday Night Live", surprised fans camping out in front of NBC’s Midtown studios in Manhattan by gifting them cookies from the pricey local bakery Levain. Around over 100 fans, including social content creator Jordana Judson, braved the rain Friday night to secure spots inside the studio for the show. Brunson's team handed each fan a chocolate chip cookie that costs $5.75 at Levain Bakery. The gesture extended beyond just the first hundred numbers in line, with fans appreciating the thoughtfulness as many had been waiting since Friday night.

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Hedges 0 of 15 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Jalen Brunson gifting cookies to fans outside 'Saturday Night Live', while Article B discusses Josh Hart's comments about Brunson's performance at 'SNL' during a media day event.”
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Hedges 2 of 9 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Jalen Brunson giving cookies to fans waiting to see him host 'Saturday Night Live', while Article B covers his actual hosting of the show and interactions with the live audience.”
Toronto Star
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“The articles cover different aspects of Jalen Brunson's appearance on 'Saturday Night Live', with Article A focusing on his interaction with fans camping outside and giving out cookies, while Article B focuses on his monologue and the presence of his teammates during the show.”
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Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Jalen Brunson gifting cookies to fans waiting for his 'SNL' hosting debut, while Article B provides information on how to watch the actual show.”
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Angela Barbuti
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Topics

Levain Manhattan NBC New York New York City

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NBC ORG · 5× Judson PERSON · 4× Jalen Brunson PERSON · 2× Levain ORG · 2× Manhattan GPE · 2× New York GPE · 2× Jordana Judson PERSON · 1× Levain Bakery ORG · 1× New York City GPE · 1× The Post ORG · 1×

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Manhattan resident Jordana Judson braved the rain outside NBC’s Midtown studios Friday night in order to secure a spot inside the “SNL” studio to watch the New York Knicks champion host for the very first time Saturday night.
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🔮 I still have part of mine that I could not finish.”

Claims (24 extracted, 3 hedged)

Jalen Brunson surprised the over 100 fans camping out in hopes of seeing him host “Saturday Night Live” with famous New York City cookies. asserted
him → surprise → cookies
Manhattan resident Jordana Judson braved the rain outside NBC’s Midtown studios Friday night in order to secure a spot inside the “SNL” studio to watch the New York Knicks champion host for the very first time Saturday night. asserted
champion → brave → time
Judson, a social content creator, was there for an hour when NBC pages came out holding boxes of chocolate chip cookies from the popular and pricey Manhattan brand Levain Bakery. asserted
pages → come → brand
“They were like, ‘Jalen Brunson wanted to drop off some cookies for you guys from Levain while he’s rehearsing,'” she told The Post. asserted
she → want → Post
And I do believe that it actually came from him and his team and they were generous because I’m sure when he hears that people are sitting on the sidewalk, even with potential tickets, that’s a big deal.” asserted
that → believe → tickets
The point god made sure that each fan was handed one cookie — that cost $5.75 at Levain, which has nine locations across the Big Apple. asserted
which → make → Apple
“They dropped it off to everyone starting with number one all the way up to … it went beyond 100,” she said. asserted
she → drop → 100
“They’re actually really good. asserted
They → ’re → ?
I still have part of mine that I could not finish.” uncertain
I → have → that
Judson’s friend, Alan Ormaza, posted a video of their experience on Instagram. asserted
friend → post → Instagram
Others in line commented on the significance of receiving the cookie from the new king of New York. “ asserted
Others → comment → York
I still have my cookie,” one said. asserted
one → have → cookie
“I will give it to my children, and then to their children.” asserted
I → give → children
Judson, a frequent “SNL” attendee, explained that hopefuls must wait in line from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. the night before the show’s taping in order to receive a number, which may or may not get them into the studio for Saturday night. uncertain
which → explain → night
She said staff typically hand out treats for them while they wait, especially in frigid temperatures. asserted
they → say → temperatures
“The NBC pages have dropped off like hot chocolate and soup for us when it’s cold,” she said. asserted
she → drop → us
“When I saw Harry Styles, they said, ‘Harry wanted to drop off pizza for you all.’ asserted
Harry → see → you
I’ve never been there where they’ve done cookies. asserted
they → do → cookies
It’s always like pizza and I’ve gotten like my own box of pizza. asserted
I → ’ → pizza
On Friday night, she was given No. 45, and although she is still not guaranteed a spot in the studio for Saturday’s taping, she’s hopeful she’ll make the cut. asserted
she → give → cut
“They’ve never let in less than like 50, 60 people,” said Judson, who has to report back to NBC at 9:45 p.m. Saturday. asserted
who → let → p.m.
“We wait in the NBC store, in the stairwell, we work our way up, and then, honestly, you just await your fate. asserted
you → wait → fate
The page will wait to get a text to see how many seats are left in the room because there’s a lot of guests. asserted
seats → wait → guests
I’m sure the whole Knicks team could show up tonight.” uncertain
team → ’m → ?
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