Glen Powell's SNL Hosting Debut Ends Up Being One of the Season's Highlights, Says 'I Miss My Ex's Dad' Star Tommy Brennan.
Country music parody "I Miss My Ex’s Dad" became a standout from Saturday Night Live host Glen Powell’s episode this past weekend. The sketch is part of a string of strong comedic bits that highlighted Powell's ability to leave his ego at the door and excel in various roles, which has been praised by critics.
The bit, which features Brennan alongside Ben Marshall and guest star Sarah Sherman, takes familiar country music tropes – all the hats, booze and denim you might expect – and sends them up with a sharp wit. The sketch also features an impressive pre-recorded video that complements its on-air performance.
SNL host Glen Powell is still having a blast as he continues to take on various roles in every sketch. His million-dollar smile and moments where it’s clear he's not holding back also prove him to be quite the natural. He even appears in five sketches, though Weekend Update remains off-limits.
Powell’s episode was notable for referencing Epstein files, which were highlighted during a cold open featuring Ashley Padilla as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump played by James Austin Johnson took over the podium and used quantum mechanics to defend himself, leading to a hilarious exchange about his own identity across multiple timelines.
Country music parody "I Miss My Ex’s Dad" became a standout from Saturday Night Live host Glen Powell’s episode this past weekend. The sketch is part of a string of strong comedic bits that highlighted Powell's ability to leave his ego at the door and excel in various roles, which has been praised by critics.
The bit, which features Brennan alongside Ben Marshall and guest star Sarah Sherman, takes familiar country music tropes – all the hats, booze and denim you might expect – and sends them up with a sharp wit. The sketch also features an impressive pre-recorded video that complements its on-air performance.
SNL host Glen Powell is still having a blast as he continues to take on various roles in every sketch. His million-dollar smile and moments where it’s clear he's not holding back also prove him to be quite the natural. He even appears in five sketches, though Weekend Update remains off-limits.
Powell’s episode was notable for referencing Epstein files, which were highlighted during a cold open featuring Ashley Padilla as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump played by James Austin Johnson took over the podium and used quantum mechanics to defend himself, leading to a hilarious exchange about his own identity across multiple timelines.
I was so impressed with that country music parody sketch, it's like he was born to roast those dad stereotypes 
and Sarah Sherman totally killed it alongside him. And can we talk about how the pre-recorded video added an extra layer of comedy? Genius! 
I love how Glen Powell isn't afraid to poke fun at himself and just have a blast on air, his energy is infectious! 
The episode was so well-rounded with multiple strong sketches, I'm already counting down until next time he hosts 
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cant wait to see what he does next on the show
. The country music parody was alright, but I didn't find it that funny and it kinda felt like a tired sketch 
. On the other hand, I loved how he played with his roles in every sketch - he totally brought his A-game to some of them 
. The pre-recorded video was cool though, that added a nice touch 
. But overall, I'm still not convinced that he's the next big SNL host 
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it's not just comedy, but also commentary on our society and politics. glen powell's hosting debut was fire btw
. Glen Powell's just so natural on camera, it's like he's not trying at all 
. The fact that he nailed five different sketches without even trying is impressive! And I loved the quantum mechanics bit with Trump... genius 
. All in all, a fantastic episode that had me smiling from start to finish 
. As for Glen's overall hosting debut, I think he totally won me over with his charm & energy. He seems like a total pro who's just having the time of his life up there 
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... wait, no it wasn't! I mean, I was expecting some cheesy jokes and over-the-top sketching, but what I got was actually really hilarious 
. And what was up with all those sketches? Five in one episode is just too much! Powell's got some serious talent going on, but sometimes less is more, you know? 
! Did you know that it's been 5 years since an SNL host didn't get their sketch set on fire? 
This guy's got some serious comedic chops, and I'm loving how he doesn't take himself too seriously. 
On a stats note, this episode had the highest viewership for any country music-themed skit since 2019! 
And, fun fact: Glen Powell's SNL sketches have been viewed over 10 MILLION times on YouTube already! 
I'm loving how he's not afraid to poke fun at himself and leave his ego behind for the sake of comedy. And that pre-recorded video in the sketch? 
genius! Not to mention, his million-dollar smile has me hooked every time 
And can we talk about Glen's natural charm on stage? He's got that million-dollar smile and isn't afraid to let loose – I'm sold!