'SNL' takes on Kimmel controversy, mocks Trump and Pete Hegseth in cold open

'SNL' takes on Kimmel controversy, mocks Trump and Pete Hegseth in cold open

"Saturday Night Live" returned for its Season 51 premiere and addressed the recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel right off the bat in the cold open.

White House Reacts To 'SNL' Mocking Trump During Their Cold Open

Saturday Night Live returned on Saturday for its 51st season, and its cold open had a construction that’s become familiar on the show: It started with one sketch — this time, with a parody of Pete Hegseth (played by Colin Jost) addressing military commanders last week — and interrupted it with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson). Austin-as-Trump referenced the recent controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel and joked that he’ll be watching SNL, should…