Druski made history on Saturday, November 7, 2026, becoming the first online content creator to host NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” with The Strokes performing as musical guest. The comedian’s debut monologue got an unexpected boost when Emma Stone, his co-star in the upcoming Universal rom-com “The Catch,” walked onstage to join him.
What We Know
Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, built his following by posting comedy sketches online before moving into television and film. Standing on the Studio 8H stage, he leaned into that path, pointing out that nobody from the creator world had held the hosting job before him. He thanked his family, who were sitting in the audience, and called the night “a huge moment for me growing up as a fat kid from the suburbs,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He also offered a message for anyone chasing an unconventional career: “I am living proof you can bet on yourself and make your dreams come true.”
The monologue then turned into a two-hander. Emma Stone appeared and played along as Druski described himself as her love interest in “The Catch.” Stone corrected him, saying the movie never makes them a romantic pairing, which, he joked, explained why the two of them never shared a kiss on set. Druski recovered by praising her work in “Bugonia,” a compliment Stone accepted with a laugh, as reported by both The Hollywood Reporter and Gold Derby.
Beyond the monologue, the episode leaned heavily on its host. In one sketch, Druski played Elizabeth Holmes in a parody of “You Can See Everything,” the documentary about the Theranos founder made by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both singled the bit out as one of the night’s talking points.
The political cold open featured a surprise of its own: Texas senator-elect James Talarico dropped in on James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump impression. Later in the show, Walton Goggins joined The Strokes on bongos, and Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle made cameo appearances during Druski’s sendoff, Gold Derby reported.
Background
“The Catch” is a baseball-themed romantic comedy from Universal Pictures, starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. Druski joined the cast in June, as first reported by Deadline, in the role of a security guard who works for Stone’s character. Ashley Padilla of the current SNL cast is also part of the ensemble.
The film carries a strong SNL connection. It is directed by Dave McCary, Stone’s husband and a former segment director on the show. Stone and McCary are producing through their company Fruit Tree, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Levine of 21 Laps. Universal has dated the movie for theaters on May 21, 2027.
The hosting gig caps a busy year for Druski. He has acted in “Grown-ish” and the “House Party” remake, hosted the BET Awards in June and, per The Hollywood Reporter, recently signed a multi-year deal with Netflix whose first project is a semi-scripted comedy titled “Collect & Praise.”
His episode is the latest in SNL’s 52nd season, which has already been hosted by Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis and Inde Navarrette. Fans may remember that the show’s Halloween installment made headlines too, when Tom Hanks revived David S. Pumpkins. For more on that veteran, read our profile of Tom Hanks.
What’s Next
SNL returns on November 14, when John Mulaney takes over hosting duties with Phoebe Bridgers as musical guest. As for Druski and Stone, audiences will have to wait until spring 2027 to see whether their onscreen chemistry is as sharp in “The Catch” as it was on live television.
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter – Emma Stone Joins Druski During His ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut
- Variety – Emma Stone Ambushes Druski’s ‘SNL’ Monologue
- Gold Derby via Yahoo – ‘Saturday Night Live’ best moments
- Deadline – Druski Joins Emma Stone in Baseball Rom-Com ‘The Catch’
- The Boston Globe – ‘SNL’ recap: Druski hosts, The Strokes performs