Dave Chappelle took the stage at Studio 8H for Saturday Night Live’s new year’s episode, marking his fourth time hosting the show. In a emotional monologue, he expressed his concerns about being a voice of controversy and joked about the recent LA wildfires.
Chappelle began by saying he was hesitant to host the show after Lorne Michaels approached him in October. He recalled how he asked for an April 6 date, but soon changed it to January after deciding to drop Trump jokes. However, he jokingly said that his request coincided with a massive fire in LA.
Chappelle expressed sympathy towards people who lost their homes due to the fires and referenced how celebrities received negative comments online about losing their properties. He also talked about conspiracy theories surrounding the fires, including speculating that God might be angry at certain groups.
The comedian also discussed his personal life, sharing his experiences with Donald Trump’s comments about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. Chappelle poked fun at himself for not knowing what meat was served at a Haitian restaurant but fell in love with it despite the uncertainty.
He reflected on being famous, likening it to storming Normandy beaches and losing comrades in battle. Chappelle also talked about Diddy’s allegations of Puffy cheating on him, saying he would have been upset if he knew beforehand.
In conclusion, Chappelle urged Donald Trump to remember his humanity while serving as president, stating that “the whole world is counting on you.” The comedian’s emotional monologue brought a mix of laughter and applause from the audience.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/dave-chappelle-snl-monologue-trump-la-fires-1236278240