SNL Cold Open Recap: Trump Hosts "The Trumps," Mike Myers Returns as Elon Musk

SNL Cold Open Tonight: Trump Awards & Mike Myers as Elon Musk

SNL Cold Open Tonight: Trump Awards & Mike Myers Returns

Published: January 25, 2026 | Topic: SNL Recap & Highlights

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The latest episode of Saturday Night Live (Jan. 24, 2026) kicked off with a star-studded and satirical bang, delivering one of the most talked-about SNL cold opens last night. With host Teyana Taylor and musical guest Geese, the show dove straight into the political deep end, reimagining the week’s news as a narcissistic awards ceremony hosted by none other than Donald Trump himself.

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The Cold Open: "The Trumps" Awards Ceremony

Abandoning the traditional press conference format, the SNL cold open tonight featured James Austin Johnson returning as Donald Trump to host "The First Annual Trumps," an awards show dedicated entirely to honoring... himself.

Johnson’s Trump explained the pivot in his opening monologue, claiming that after "that lady whose name I already forgot" gave him a Nobel Prize, he realized he needed more awards to distract from the "freaks and psychos" in his administration.

The set was decked out in gold, with Trump handing out trophies for categories like "Best Picture (of Me)"—which he naturally won. The sketch served as a vehicle to roast the current cabinet, including nominees for "Best Kiss" like J.D. Vance.

Mike Myers Returns as Elon Musk

Mike Myers as Elon Musk SNL

The highlight of the SNL cold open was the surprise appearance of SNL cast legend Mike Myers. Reviving his impression of Elon Musk for the first time since last April, Myers bounded onto the stage to accept the "Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy."

Myers’ Musk was manic and energetic, jumping around the stage before introducing a "memorial" video tribute. However, instead of honoring people, the video eulogized things "destroyed" during the administration, ranging from the White House East Wing to the concept of checks and balances. This SNL cold open YouTube moment is already trending.

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Weekend Update: Trump, God, and Gen Z

The satirical momentum continued into SNL Weekend Update. Anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che took aim at the headlines, specifically addressing clips where Trump discussed his "affinity for God."

Jost joked about Trump’s "Board of Peace," while Che delivered sharp lines questioning the conscience of ICE agents. The segment also featured a standout appearance by SNL cast member Marcello Hernández, who arrived to "translate" Gen Z slang like "aura" and "chopped" for the anchors.

SNL Weekend Update

Why You Should Watch

From Teyana Taylor’s electric hosting energy to the biting political satire of the SNL cold open Hegseth era references, this week’s episode hit all the right notes. If you missed the broadcast, check out the clips below.

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