SNL ‘mourns the loss’ of TikTok by mocking users’ reaction to US ban - Latest episode aired as social media app went dark

Live cold open saw James Austin Johnson returning as Donald Trump, two days before the inauguration, this time talking about the TikTok ban. About an hour before the show aired, TikTok really did go dark as a new U.

Live cast member Michael Longfellow speaks for the masses in new Weekend Update, asking how we can live without TikTok.

The skit’s premise revolved around MSNBC ’s coverage of inauguration weekend, with Rachel Maddow (played by Sarah Sherman) and other network anchors attempting to concentrate on Trump’s policies. However, they found themselves repeatedly sidetracked by his outrageous proposals and posts on Truth Social.

In the first 'SNL' episode of 2025, the Cold Open starred Sarah Sherman as Rachel Maddow chatting Trump, TikTok and LA's WildFires

TikTok said service will be restored in the U.S. after President elect Trump vowed to issue an executive order Monday. Catch up on coverage of the TikTok ban.

The company turned off its app for its 170 million US users on Saturday. Users are flocking to other corners of the internet to react.

Guest host Dave Chappelle and cast member Marcello Hernández commiserate over their misfit sons in the legendary comedy show's first episode of 2025.

TikTok restored its US services on Sunday, easing the concerns of content creators who make their living off the platform — at least for now.

The Saturday Night Live cold open saw James Austin Johnson returning as Donald Trump, two days before the inauguration, this time talking about the TikTok ban. About an hour before the show aired ...

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