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Greg Evans
Apr 25, 2021
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SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been announced as the host of Saturday Night Live on 8th May but not everyone is eager to see the South African entrepreneur front the show.
Musk will be appearing alongside musician Miley Cyrus on the show in two weeks time and given his antics on Twitter, shouldn’t come as a huge shock to anyone.
Unlike his equivalents such Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates, Musk has developed an unusual persona for himself on social media, where can often be found posting memes. He has also dipped into the world of conspiracy theories about the Covid pandemic too.
The 49-year-old has also made cameos in numerous TV shows and movies so is used to the camera being on him.
That being said some of Musk’s escapades on Twitter and on various podcasts has sometimes landed the billionaire in trouble with investors of his various tech firms.
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Musk is certainly a left-field choice for the SNL gig but the overwhelming reaction to the announcement was negative as many feel that the host of the show should have another talent other than just being rich.
Of course, there were much criticism and jokes as a result of the announcement which SNL shared on Twitter.
this is the way the world ends https://t.co/fvXPaiBK3i— Jenny Yang (@Jenny Yang) 1619321702
recalling that old story about SNL's early days, when a frustrated Michael O'Donoghue called everyone into a room a… https://t.co/FD3c4TXHcz— Scott Wampler™ (@Scott Wampler™) 1619297829
from the file of Lessons Never Learned https://t.co/Wu8FndYjeX https://t.co/f0qjAuW8FE— Timothy Burke (@Timothy Burke) 1619295299
A list of potential SNL hosts that I would rank above Elon Musk: —The Monopoly Guy —The re-animated ghost of Ted B… https://t.co/XNAGv0HVod— Hanna Brooks Olsen (@Hanna Brooks Olsen) 1619294542
there are few things in this world that I want to see less than Elon Musk hosting SNL https://t.co/XTr2zXdqht— negaoryx (@negaoryx) 1619294192
If this isn’t an hour of the SNL cast just roasting the dangerous Uber-wealthy man baby then I don’t get what the p… https://t.co/Gl3bVHTBeG— stephen fowler (@stephen fowler) 1619294256
Trump wasn’t enough, NBC wants to cash in with another celebrity project, elevating the next union busting, greedy… https://t.co/8FrbfBKHgJ— raf bardigang cadet (@raf bardigang cadet) 1619293930
But why?? Miley Cyrus is more than capable of hosting. Or is this just a you-can-do-anything-when-you're-a-billiona… https://t.co/WB6mOnxYEI— Nicole Massabrook (@Nicole Massabrook) 1619293462
Elon Musk That Tesla Hosting SNL Tunnel 🤝 Doesn’t m… https://t.co/nF15MZPyP7— Americana at Brand Memes (@Americana at Brand Memes) 1619293080
@nbcsnl Please just let Miley do double duty https://t.co/MaRJJkDm4s— Jillian Sederholm (@Jillian Sederholm) 1619291519
Others were more enthusiastic and thought it might be a good idea.
if Elon Musk becomes the reason this show is CANCELED, i’d say we rip up the Constitution and just let him have the… https://t.co/eRuZ9iW6ap— Siraj Hashmi (@Siraj Hashmi) 1619297920
This is going to be amazing! @elonmusk hosting @nbcsnl ?!? That’s going to be so fun! I’ll definitely be watching t… https://t.co/z1DWaFFe7r— Everyday Astronaut (@Everyday Astronaut) 1619294332
Musk’s only response to the news was to tweet ‘let’s find out how live Saturday Night Live really is.’
Let’s find out just how live Saturday Night Live really is 😈— Elon Musk (@Elon Musk) 1619320846
Musk would hardly be the first controversial host of SNL. Donald Trump hosted the show in 2015 before he was elected as president and actor Steven Seagal was banned from the show for his behaviour towards the cast after hosting in 1991.
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