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Miles Teller Hosts SNL with Wildfire Tribute

11/2/2025

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Miles Teller Hosts SNL

Miles Teller hosted Saturday Night Live's Season 51, Episode 4 on November 1, 2025, with Brandi Carlile as the musical guest.
The cold open parodied the New York City mayoral debate, with Teller portraying Andrew Cuomo.
Ramy Youssef and Shane Gillis played frontrunners Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.
Teller's opening monologue discussed a wildfire-related personal loss and his gratitude for having multiple homes.

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Brandi Carlile Performs SNL

Brandi Carlile, musician, performed 'Human' and 'Church & State' on Saturday Night Live, a charged song inspired by last November's election.
Miles Teller, actor, played detective in sketches including Italian restaurant scene and a slasher press briefing.
Bowen Yang, cast member, revived his impression of George Santos, U.S. Representative, on Weekend Update, where Santos discussed his pardon.
The episode kept a light-hearted tone amid serious topics, showcasing the cast's talents.

History

Historical Context

The 1968 Democratic National Convention was a turning point in U.S. political discourse, marked by over 10,000 demonstrators protesting against the Vietnam War. This event foreshadowed the influence of political satire, as seen in recent episodes of Saturday Night Live, which continues to shape public perception and engagement in political issues, reflecting ongoing societal challenges.

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Miles Teller Hosts SNL

Miles Teller hosted Saturday Night Live's Season 51, Episode 4 on November 1, 2025, with Brandi Carlile as the musical guest.
The cold open parodied the New York City mayoral debate, with Teller portraying Andrew Cuomo.
Ramy Youssef and Shane Gillis played frontrunners Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.
Teller's opening monologue discussed a wildfire-related personal loss and his gratitude for having multiple homes.

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