Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig Join Kate McKinnon as Host on ‘Saturday Night Live’
In a long-awaited return to the iconic Studio 8H stage, Kate McKinnon took on the role of host on "Saturday Night Live," marking her first appearance after an 18-month hiatus from the show where she spent an impressive 10 years as a cast member. Joining her for this memorable occasion were fellow "SNL" veterans, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig. Kicking off the night with a hilarious spoof of Hollywood award shows during the cold open, McKinnon swiftly transitioned to the center stage, offering a brief and lighthearted monologue. With a stylish blonde bob and a sleek black tuxedo suit, she playfully acknowledged the peculiarity of returning to her "old job" in a new capacity. "Hi, I'm Kate. I used to work here," McKinnon quipped, emphasizing the novelty of performing a monologue as herself. She humorously confessed, "I don't really like to talk in my own voice — that’s kind of why I got into this racket in the first place....