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Watch Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

First seen 5/17/2026, 4:03:58 AM · 4 sources · cross-spectrum coverage
⚠ BLINDSPOT
Only left-leaning sources have covered this story so far. The right side of the spectrum has not picked it up.

AI bias-comparison

Chad Smith, the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, interrupted Will Ferrell's opening monologue during his sixth hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live. Smith humorously claimed the role of host before Ferrell asked him to leave the stage, creating a lighthearted moment during the live broadcast.

Coverage varies in emphasis and tone across the outlets. Deadline and Variety present the event in a straightforward manner, focusing on the interaction between Smith and Ferrell without additional commentary. In contrast, Rolling Stone highlights Smith's resemblance to Ferrell, framing the incident as a "hijack" and suggesting a more playful rivalry. This choice of language adds a layer of interpretation that the other outlets do not.

No outlet provided details about the audience's reaction or the broader context of Ferrell's return to SNL, which could have enriched the coverage. This omission may reflect a blind spot in the coverage from all sides, as the audience's engagement is a key element of live performances.

Headline framing

The headlines cover a humorous incident involving Chad Smith and Will Ferrell on SNL, with varying degrees of emphasis on the event's nature.

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hijacked
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PER-SOURCE FRAMING
Center
Deadline
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s Opening Monologue, Pretending To Be The Night’s SNL Host
The headline presents a straightforward account of an event during SNL.
Center
Variety
Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’
This headline emphasizes Chad Smith's role in delivering the monologue.
Lean Left
Rolling Stone
Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Hijacked by Lookalike Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith
hijacked
The use of 'hijacked' suggests a more dramatic and disruptive event.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 3 sources

Rolling Stone Lean Left
Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Hijacked by Lookalike Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith
Will Ferrell and his celebrity lookalike, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, reunited during the actor’s 'SNL' opening monologue.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Deadline Lean Left
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s Opening Monologue, Pretending To Be The Night’s SNL Host
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith crashed Will Ferrell his sixth stint hosting for Saturday Night Live.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Variety Lean Left
Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith started delivering Will Ferrell's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue before Ferrell booted him off stage.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 1 source

NME Center
Watch Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Will Ferrell’s SNL opening monologue was hijacked by his doppelgänger, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith – watch below.
Mixed Factuality · Other

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