Jalen Brunson Hosts SNL
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Brunson made history with his “SNL” gig, becoming the first Big Apple basketball star from the franchise to host the sketch comedy show.
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Saturday Night Live's season premiere featured a sketch where Ashley Padilla portrayed Natalie Harp, an aide to President Trump who gained notoriety for her close relationship with him. This portrayal was inspired by the character Nikki from the movie "Obsession," highlighting Harp’s intense behavior and proximity to the president during his time in office. The article also mentions that Ramy Youssef returned as…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch of the Night: Ashley Padilla’s Natalie Harp Threatens Mamdani ‘Obsession’-Style →5 articles from New York Post on this storyJalen Brunson, NBA Finals MVP for the 2026 New York Knicks, will host the first episode of "Saturday Night Live" this season, marking his as the fifth NBA star to do so. The show, now in its 52nd season, will also introduce two new featured players, Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter, while saying goodbye to Chloe Fineman and Martin Herlihy. During the broadcast, Katseye, a K-pop influenced act with six…
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL’ tonight →Jalen Brunson, NBA Finals MVP and New York Knicks player, hosted Saturday Night Live during its 52nd season premiere on October 7th. He was accompanied by four of his teammates: Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, O.G. Anunoby, and Josh Hart. During the monologue, Brunson made jokes about singing and receiving an apology from Stephen A. Smith for doubting him earlier in his career. The article highlights that Brunson…
Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title run →Analysis
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- 26 Sep
Brunson is the fifth NBA star to host the storied sketch comedy show, joining coach Bill Russell and legendary players Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and LeBron James in sharing that status.
- 27 Sep
Brunson even put Hart on the spot, asking the shooting guard why he poked his thumb into his backside on live television while celebrating winning the NBA Cup in December 2025 which became a viral internet clip.
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27 Sep ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch of the Night: Ashley Padilla’s Natalie Harp Threatens Mamdani ‘Obsession’-StyleSaturday Night Live's season premiere featured a sketch where Ashley Padilla portrayed Natalie Harp, an aide to President Trump who gained notoriety for her close relationship with him. This portrayal was inspired by the character Nikki from the movie "Obsession," highlighting Harp’s intense behavior and proximity to the president during his time in office. The article also mentions that Ramy Youssef returned as…New York Post
27 Sep Jalen Brunson hosts ‘SNL’ Season 52 premiere — with help from Knicks teammates
New York Post
27 Sep Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title runJalen Brunson, NBA Finals MVP and New York Knicks player, hosted Saturday Night Live during its 52nd season premiere on October 7th. He was accompanied by four of his teammates: Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, O.G. Anunoby, and Josh Hart. During the monologue, Brunson made jokes about singing and receiving an apology from Stephen A. Smith for doubting him earlier in his career. The article highlights that Brunson…Toronto Star
27 Sep ‘SNL’ roasts Mayor Zohran Mamdani with ‘urgent message’ for New Yorkers during nor’easter
New York Post
27 Sep Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history hosting ‘SNL’ season 52 premiere
New York Post
27 Sep Jalen Brunson hosts ‘SNL’ Season 52 premiere — Here’s how to watch for freeThe article reports that Jalen Brunson, captain of the New York Knicks and NBA Finals MVP, will host the Season 52 premiere episode of "Saturday Night Live" on September 26 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can watch the show for free using a five-day trial of DIRECTV's live TV streaming service without paying cable fees.New York Post
26 Sep New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL’ tonightJalen Brunson, NBA Finals MVP for the 2026 New York Knicks, will host the first episode of "Saturday Night Live" this season, marking his as the fifth NBA star to do so. The show, now in its 52nd season, will also introduce two new featured players, Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter, while saying goodbye to Chloe Fineman and Martin Herlihy. During the broadcast, Katseye, a K-pop influenced act with six…NBC News
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