Overview

• Jacob Elordi, known for his roles in 'The Kissing Booth' and 'Euphoria', hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2024, with his height and good looks being a recurring theme in several sketches.
• Elordi's opening monologue included a joke about an explicit scene from his recent film 'Saltburn', and he also featured in a mock ad for Alaska Airlines, a reality dating show sketch, and a sketch about a women-only AA meeting.
• Musical guest Reneé Rapp, star of the new movie version of 'Mean Girls', performed, and actress Rachel McAdams, who played Regina George in the original 'Mean Girls', made a surprise appearance.
• Despite some memorable moments, reviews of the episode were mixed, with some critics noting a lack of variety in Elordi's roles and others calling it a 'mostly weak episode'.
• However, the episode was notable for its edgier humor, including jokes about recent news events and popular figures, and it sparked lively discussion on social media.