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Leslie Jones Forgets Pedro Pascal's Name at SNL50

11/2/2025

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Leslie Jones, a comedian, forgot Pedro Pascal's name at the SNL50 anniversary special and repeatedly called him “Pablo” before learning his name.
The event featured former cast members, including Eddie Murphy and Tracy Morgan, with Pascal appearing in a sketch alongside other celebrities.
Pascal described the night as “my nightmare of karaoke,” saying he missed cues and felt nervous, attributing his mistakes to cognitive and auditory failure.

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Story summary

Leslie Jones, a comedian, forgot Pedro Pascal's name at the SNL50 anniversary special and repeatedly called him “Pablo” before learning his name.
The event featured former cast members, including Eddie Murphy and Tracy Morgan, with Pascal appearing in a sketch alongside other celebrities.
Pascal described the night as “my nightmare of karaoke,” saying he missed cues and felt nervous, attributing his mistakes to cognitive and auditory failure.