NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Gleammour AquaFresh
NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Home Local News Scarlett Johansson ends the 50th season of ‘SNL’ in a relaxed manner

Scarlett Johansson ends the 50th season of ‘SNL’ in a relaxed manner

Scarlett Johansson brings 50th season of 'SNL' to a low-key close
Up next
Inside Saudi’s blood-soaked $8.8TRILLION Neom megacity project plagued by death & chaos as it grinds to humiliating halt
Published on 18 May 2025
Author
NewsFinale Journal
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


“Saturday Night Live” was more reflective than festive in the final episode of its 50th season.

Scarlett Johansson, who set a record for a woman with her seventh appearance as host, used her monologue to lead most of the current cast of the NBC sketch institution in a song sung to the tune of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.”

The performance looked back on an eventful year that included an election, an epic anniversary special and a star-studded concert.

“Sing us a song, it’s your monologue, the 50th season is through,” Johansson sang, along with Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner and others. “It’s lasting forever, we did it together, and we got to spend it with you.”

Johansson teased, then took back, a guest appearance that would have been in keeping with the season’s excess of guest stars.

“Ladies and gentlemen, Billy Joel!” she shouted, before adding, “wrote this song.”

No post-season cast departures have been announced, so no emotional farewells were necessary, but Johansson and the cast joked in the song that Sarah Sherman would be gone.

“It’s been a great season and Sarah is leaving, we’re all gonna miss you next year!” they sang. A stunned Sherman replied, “Wait, what? Did you guys hear something?”

Johansson’s husband, Colin Jost, is a writer on the show and anchor of the “Weekend Update” segment.

Jost and co-anchor Michael Che returned to their annual season-finale tradition of writing and being forced to deliver wildly inappropriate jokes for each other.

Johansson is the subject of many of the Che-written jokes, so this year Jost compelled Che to bring her out and apologize for once comparing part of her body to “Costco roast beef.”

The 50th season brought much media discussion of who might run the show should 80-year-old creator Lorne Michaels ever step down.

Some have suggested Jost might replace Michaels and Che forced Jost to address the issue with one of the jokes written for him.

“It’s SNL’s 50th season, so I want to take a moment to say something to our boss,” Jost said. “Lorne, retire, bitch! let me run the show.”

Jost also appeared in a pre-recorded, behind-the-scenes bit where Johansson has torrid sex with Yang after she confesses to Nwodim and Gardner that she has a crush on him, and learns he has only been publicly pretending to be gay “for the clout.”

Johansson has her heart broken when she learns Yang also has been hooking up with Nwodim, Gardner and guest star Emily Ratajkowski.

In another behind-the-scenes digital short made by the three members of comedy group Please Don’t Destroy, Johansson treats the trio to a first-class flight that becomes a luxe hip-hop video until the men panic when they learn they are landing at the troubled airport of Newark, New Jersey.

Musical guest Bad Bunny appears as an air traffic controller, working alone on his first day.

As in nearly every episode of this season, James Austin Johnson did his impression of President Donald Trump in the cold open segment, which had him “finding love” with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Johnson’s Trump broke the fourth wall and walked into the audience at the end of the bit.

“It’s the ‘SNL’ finale, season 50 — worst one yet!” he said. “See you again in the fall if we still have a country. It’s a coin toss.”

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Hikers kick off 2026 with early morning treks
  • Local News

Adventure Seekers Ring in 2026 with Sunrise Hikes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — To kick off the new year, many…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
Illinois women’s basketball takes down No. 7 Maryland
  • Local News

Illinois Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over No. 7 Maryland in Thrilling Upset Victory

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illini fans had even more reason to celebrate on…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 2, 2026
New Year's Eve fire injures one, displaces Lowcountry family
  • Local News

New Year’s Eve Blaze Leaves One Injured, Forces Lowcountry Family from Home

BURTON, S.C. — On Wednesday night, a collaborative response from the Burton…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
Cold lingers for now in Central Florida with big-time warmup ahead. Here’s what to know
  • Local News

Brace for a Weather Shift: Central Florida’s Cold Snap Gives Way to a Major Warmup

ORLANDO, Fla. – Happy New Year to everyone in Central Florida and…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
St. Joseph's/Cander announces first baby of 2026
  • Local News

Meet the First Newborn of 2026: St. Joseph’s/Cander Welcomes a New Year’s Baby

In Savannah, Georgia, Jordan and Jeremy Tuten celebrated the arrival of their…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
Deadly motorcycle accident on I-20 in Columbia County after pursuit
  • Local News

Tragic Motorcycle Accident on I-20 in Columbia County Follows High-Speed Pursuit

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. – Early on the morning of December 31, a…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
Dispute over gravy leads to stabbing at Las Vegas KFC
  • Local News

Gravy Dispute Escalates to Stabbing Incident at Las Vegas KFC

A bizarre and violent incident unfolded at a KFC in North Las…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
Storm Team 3: Seasonable sunshine to start 2026
  • Local News

Kick Off 2026 with Storm Team 3’s Forecast: Embrace Seasonable Sunshine!

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – Welcome to the dawn of 2026! As we…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 1, 2026
Eric Adams issues brutal response to Andy Cohen after epic rant
  • US

Eric Adams Delivers Stern Reply to Andy Cohen Following Passionate Commentary

Eric Adams has implied that Andy Cohen might need help with alcohol…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 2, 2026
Storm Team 3: Warming up ahead of next rainmaker
  • Local News

Storm Team 3 Forecasts: Warm Spell Before Upcoming Rainfall

In Savannah, Georgia, we’re set to experience a warming trend starting today…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 2, 2026
An Adelaide retiree is a multi-millionaire after scooping the entire $20 million Powerball jackpot.
  • AU

Adelaide Resident Secures Entire $20 Million Christmas Powerball Jackpot

An Adelaide retiree has just become a multimillionaire after realising she scooped…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 2, 2026
Holly Ramsay defends father Gordon's wedding day speech
  • Entertainment

Holly Ramsay Stands Behind Father Gordon’s Wedding Speech Controversy

Holly Ramsay recently expressed her support for her father, Gordon Ramsay, following…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • January 2, 2026
NewsFinale Journal
  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Advertise Here
  • Donate