Miles Teller Hosts SNL: Shane Gillis Steals the Spotlight
Cold Open: NYC Mayoral Debate
The cold open features a New York City mayoral debate with Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo, Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdami, and Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa. It stands out as the funniest cold open of the season and possibly Gillis' best performance on SNL.
“I have good brain. I took a cognitive test and I did so well that they immediately gave me an MRI.” — James Austin Johnson as Trump
James Austin Johnson appeared as Trump, delivering a memorable line despite feeling somewhat redundant. The hopeful win for Mamdami leaves room for more appearances by Ramy Youssef.
Score: 7 out of 10
Miles Teller’s Monologue
Teller delivered a decent monologue with good energy. Following the loss of his house in the Pallisades fire, he seemed more modest on screen. He also chose not to promote his upcoming movie, Eternity.
Score: 5 out of 10
Sketches
What Did I Do Last Night?
This game show sketch has contestants guess their actions while severely hungover. The execution was mediocre, with writing lacking surprises or twists.
Score: 5 out of 10
Property Brothers
Teller plays both brothers renovating the White House. The sketch felt too real and more somber than funny.
Score: 6 out of 10
Hockey PSA
A surprisingly funny public service announcement about hockey, exceeding expectations in humor.
Miles Teller’s SNL hosting showcased standout performances, especially from Shane Gillis, despite mixed reception to sketches and monologue energy.Would you like the summary to be more formal or casual?