‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson And John Mulaney Admit They Lied To Bombing Hosts About Bad Monologues: “You Crushed It”
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney discussed their experiences on 'Saturday Night Live' during a panel at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival. They revealed how they often reassured celebrity hosts after lackluster monologues by telling them they performed well. The comedians shared humorous anecdotes about the challenges actors face in live comedy settings.
- ▪Davidson and Mulaney admitted to lying to hosts about their performances on 'SNL'.
- ▪Mulaney recalled telling nervous A-list guests that their monologues would go great, despite often poor outcomes.
- ▪Davidson would reassure struggling hosts by saying, 'You crushed it,' even when the performance was lacking.
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