Nikki Glaser is already bringing no-holds-barred heat to Studio 8H. Ahead of her Saturday Night Live hosting debut this weekend, a new promo shows the comedian roasting some of the show’s star players.
In the just-posted clip, SNL cast members Ashley Padilla, James Austin Johnson, and Kam Patterson beg Glaser to roast them. The comic—known for her razor-sharp performances on The Comedy Central Roasts and Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady—initially declines, not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings.
Patterson changes her mind by reminding her of his roots. “I started on Kill Tony,” he says. “So I’m completely numb inside!”
That’s all the encouragement Glaser needs as she launches into a pair of bleep-heavy tirades.
Padilla’s up first. Still riding the buzz from her viral fart sketch two weeks ago, she doubles down on body humor—vomiting in response to Glaser’s insults.
That doesn’t stop Glaser. “Okay, this is fun! You’re right!” she cheers, before turning her attention to Johnson, who proceeds to douse himself in gasoline.
Patterson, meanwhile, gets off easy. Instead of a roast, Glaser simply says, “Nice sweater”—a line that somehow sends him into hysterics.
Glaser will make her Saturday Night Live debut as host this weekend. She’s long called it a dream gig, telling Variety last year, “I have loved the show forever… I’m not waiting for the call, but when it comes in, it’ll be an absolute yes!”
Singer-songwriter sombr joins her as musical guest, also making his SNL debut.
This reminds me of the Larry Sanders episode where Don Rickles was asked by the head writer and Hank’s assistant to roast them. Don was reluctant, but he eventually obliged.