Selena Gomezbrought the laughs during her first-everSaturday Night Livehosting stint.
The singer, 29, hosted the late-night comedy sketch series over the weekend, where she opened the show with a monologue that poked fun at her relationship status.
“One reason I’ve been very happy to host is because I’m single,” Gomez said. “And I’ve heardSNLis a great place to find romance.”
Noting how stars among the likes ofEmma StoneandScarlett Johanssonmet their significant others thanks to the series, Gomez also jokingly teased thatSNLbrought togetherMachine Gun KellyandPete Davidson.
The “Who Says” singer then explained that she has no interest in dating apps, adding, “I just want to put it out into the universe that I’m manifesting love. I would like to say that I’m looking for my soulmate, but at this point I will take anyone.”
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SNLcast members Kyle Mooney, James Austin Johnson, and Punkie Johnson then appeared onstage, looking for a shot at love with Gomez … to no avail.
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Elsewhere in her opening monologue, Gomez also revealed that she asked one of her “oldest friends"Miley Cyrusfor advice on hosting the show.
Doing an impression of the “Wrecking Ball” musician, Gomez mimicked Cyrus, 29, and said that she told her: “Just be yourself, and have fun.”
“I was like, ‘Miley, is that just an excuse for me to do an impression of you on the show?’ And she was like, ‘Hell yeah, I’m Miley Cyrus,'” Gomez continued.
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Steve Martin, Gomez’sOnly Murders in the Buildingcostar, also made an appearance in one pre-taped sketch, playing Archie Gizmo, theinventor of the whoopee cushion.
Gomez’sSNLepisode also saw musical guestPost Maloneperform two songs during the night — “Cooped Up” and “Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol.”
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While this weekend marked Gomez’s first time hostingSNL, it’s not her first time on the show.
During that episode, Gomez performed a medley of “Good for You” and “Same Old Love” before later returning to the stage for “Hands to Myself.”
In a series of promotional videos released ahead of Gomez’s hosting gig, she and Malone joked with each other andSNLstarsBowen YangandAidy Bryantabout this weekend’s episode.
“Two pop stars and two comedy actors,” Bryant said in the first clip, referring to Gomez and the “Circles” musician, as well as herself and Yang, respectively. “I’m actually also an actor,” quipped Gomez. “And I’m not really a pop star,“Post Malonecorrected. “And I prefer drama,” added Yang.
Bryant, offended, responded, “Okay, well I didn’t know you were also a bunch of divas! Rude.”
To round out Saturday’s episode, other sketches included a comedic take on guidance counselors as well as a classic fairytale gone wrong.
Upon the announcement of Gomez’s hosting slot onSNL, theRevelaciónsingerposted on Instagramto celebrate the achievement. “Mom… I think I’ve made it,” she wrote in the post’s caption. “So grateful and excited. See you May 14!!!”
Natasha Lyonnewill next hostSNL’s season finale on May 21 with musical guest Japanese Breakfast.
source: people.com
