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Will Ferrell Plays the Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein in 'SNL' Cold Open
Ferrell’s cold open mocked Trump and his administration with a dark Epstein joke as the finale drew surprise cameos from Paul McCartney and others.
- Saturday Night Live concluded its 51st season on May 16, 2026, with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney delivering the finale on NBC.
- Ferrell, a cast member from 1995 to 2002, returned for his sixth hosting stint, capping a 51st run that spanned nearly 20 episodes focusing on developing new talent.
- The cold open featured the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein interacting with President Donald Trump, played by cast member James Austin Johnson, sparking online reaction for its dark humor regarding the financier's death.
- Former cast member Molly Shannon made a surprise cameo, while Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith remained on stage playing drums for McCartney, who performed 'Band on the Run' and 'Days We Left Behind.'
- SNL enters its annual summer hiatus with speculation about potential cast departures emerging; the show is expected to return with a new season in the fall.
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'Omg': SNL jolts viewers with Trump-Epstein skit that 'MAGA will hate'
Saturday Night Live's season finale featured a controversial sketch in which actor Will Ferrell played Jeffrey Epstein's ghost, drawing widespread attention for a dark joke about the financier's prison death.In the sketch, Ferrell's Epstein character delivers a punchline that references his disputed...
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