Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’
Chad Smith humorously impersonated Will Ferrell during his monologue on 'Saturday Night Live.' Ferrell interrupted, asserting his role as the actual host and playfully recounted a backstage incident. The segment included a light-hearted exchange with musical guest Paul McCartney, who also joined in on the fun.
- ▪Chad Smith impersonated Will Ferrell on 'Saturday Night Live.'
- ▪Will Ferrell interrupted Smith, claiming he was the actual host.
- ▪The segment featured a playful interaction with musical guest Paul McCartney.
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Home TV News May 16, 2026 8:54pm PT Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’ By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’ 7 minutes ago Stephen Colbert Sets Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and More Guests for Final Week of ‘Late Show’ 1 day ago ‘I Was Thrown Straight Into the Fire’: ‘SNL’ Freshmen on Crazy Auditions, Hate Comments and Advice From Lorne Michaels 2 days ago See All NBC Chad Smith threw Studio 8H for a spin when he took the “Saturday Night Live” stage, impersonating this week’s host Will Ferrell.
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