SNL Icons Wiig and Rudolph Surprise: Legendary Saturday Night Live alums Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph made a surprise appearance on the long-running sketch shows Christmas episode to help Kate McKinnon make her hosting debut.
McKinnon, who left SNL in 2022 after appearing on the show for a decade, welcomed Rudolph and Wiig on stage during her monologue after telling the audience that the best part about coming back here is definitely running into old friends.
We were just walking by, Wiig joked before the trio closed out McKinnons monologue by linking arms and singing a sweet rendition of Ill Be Home for Christmas.
Later in the episode, Wiig and Rudolph kept the Christmas spirit alive when they appeared in a sketch framed as a retro paid TV advertisement that spoofed a fictional Christmas album by Swedish pop supergroup group ABBA.
Rudolph played ABBA-member Björn Ulvaeus and Wiig played Anni-Frid Lyngstad, with Bowen Yang as Benny Andersson and McKinnon as Agnetha Fältskog.
In the sketch, they performed classic ABBA songs with a Christmas twist, including a song sung in the style of Mamma Mia where they poked fun at the groups signature style of singing while standing close facing different directions.
Rudolph and Wiig were also featured in another sketch, this one a music video where they, along McKinnon and various cast members, sang a folksy song called Tampon Farm about harvesting the feminine care product.
SNL returns in 2024 on January 20 with host Jacob Elordi and musical guest Reneé Rapp.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Who was with Kate on SNL last night?
The Christmas episode of “Saturday Night Live” was graced by the presence of Kate McKinnon, who returned to host the show. Joining her were the talented Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig. The trio brought their A-game and delivered a memorable performance that left the audience in stitches. It was a night to remember, filled with laughter and holiday cheer.
How old is Maya Rudolph?
Rudolph, a talented actress, got her start in the entertainment industry through her involvement with the improv troupe, the Groundlings. It was there that she crossed paths with Will Forte, who would later become a fellow cast member on Saturday Night Live. Rudolph joined the show as a featured player towards the end of the 1999-2000 season and remained a part of the cast until 2007. Since then, she has made numerous cameo appearances on the show, showcasing her versatility and comedic timing.