The final episode of “Saturday Night Live” each year always includes a memorable segment of “Weekend Update” where co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che push the boundaries with their jokes. Typically, Che forces Jost to deliver edgy jokes about race and racism that walk a fine line between funny and controversial. However, this year Che took it to a whole new level by making Jost say outrageous things about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, while capturing her live reactions on camera in the hallway outside the studio.
The bit began with Jost joking about reading all the jokes in “Black voice” to avoid getting in trouble, leading to a joke about Kamala Harris supporting slavery reparations. The real kicker came when Jost had to deliver lines about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, with her nervously watching from a monitor above.
As Jost nervously began reading the jokes, the audience could sense the anticipation building. Jost dedicated the next joke to Scarlett, causing her to visibly worry. The jokes ranged from playful jabs about Scarlett turning 40 to a shocking joke about their child being “Black as hell,” accompanied by a Photoshopped image of them with a Black baby.
Che also faced his fair share of comedic humiliation with jokes about “Moana 2” and Jeffrey Epstein, but the spotlight ultimately returned to Jost. The segment ended with a jaw-dropping joke about roast beef sandwiches and Jost’s intimate life with his wife that left Scarlett visibly startled.
Martin Short hosted the episode with Hozier as the musical guest, creating a memorable night of laughter and surprises. The full segment can be watched for those who want to experience the hilarity firsthand. Overall, the dynamic between Jost and Che continues to push the boundaries of comedy, leaving audiences simultaneously shocked and entertained.
