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Walton Goggins to Host SNL Following Parody Backlash and Fallout Rumors with Co-Star

The White Lotus actor's May 10 debut on Saturday Night Live renews speculation about tensions with Aimee Lou Wood after differing reactions to a controversial sketch.

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Overview

  • Walton Goggins is set to host Saturday Night Live on May 10, alongside musical guest Arcade Fire, marking his debut on the show.
  • The announcement comes after Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood publicly disagreed over SNL's 'White POTUS' parody, which mocked their White Lotus characters.
  • Wood criticized the sketch as 'mean and unfunny' on social media, while Goggins praised it as 'amazing' and 'smashing,' fueling speculation of a rift.
  • Fans have noted further signs of tension, including the actors unfollowing each other on Instagram shortly after the show's season finale aired.
  • Castmate Jason Isaacs described typical on-set dynamics, including friendships, arguments, and cliques, adding to fan theories about behind-the-scenes relationships.