The first 'Saturday Night Live' of 2024 featured actor Jacob Elordi as the host, with 'Mean Girls' star Reneé Rapp as the musical guest and surprise appearances by Rachel McAdams, who passed the Queen Bee crown to Rapp, and Megan Thee Stallion. Elordi's monologue humorously mentioned Selena Gomez and his movie 'Saltburn,' and he confirmed his preference for 'Lilo & Stitch' Elvis as the best Elvis. He also participated in a 'The Bachelor' parody sketch. A 'cut for time' sketch included a return of Xzibit in a spoof of 'Pimp My Ride.' Social media users praised Elordi's performance, but critics and longtime fans had mixed reactions, with some describing the episode as one of the show's worst.
"Saturday Night Live" released a hilarious “cut for time” sketch playing off the MTV classic reality show, "Pimp My Ride." And to make it feel even more nostalgic, the "Pimp My Ride" host Xzibit, made a hilarious cameo. Watch it here: https://t.co/FXGwQIY63S https://t.co/DheABFG1SO
It’s hard to remember the last time there was an episode of TV as polarizing as Jacob Elordi's episode of 'SNL.' https://t.co/zZn7fM6ajT
Jacob Elordi Stars In 'Pimp My Ride' Cut-For-Time 'SNL' Sketch With Xzibit Cameo https://t.co/bKrux3bUj4
Xzibit, Jacob Elordi, and ‘SNL’ Imagine If ‘Pimp My Ride’ Was Brought Back by Total Idiots https://t.co/LS9Hqm1Dix
Original 'Pimp My Ride' host Xzibit returns in cut-for-time 'SNL' sketch featuring Jacob Elordi. Watch the hilarious video that didn't make it to air. https://t.co/GJqOCpkk5o
According to social media, SNL host Jacob Elordi was utter perfection. But longtime fans and critics say the episode was the show at its worst. https://t.co/NbtDRQHtUa
MTV, this is your sign to bring back your old programming! @xzibit Makes a ‘Pimp My Ride’ Return in Cut ‘SNL’ Skit: ‘Don’t Drive That Car’ Watch it here: https://t.co/FXGwQIY63S https://t.co/ERcbndk8YN
Xzibit appears in SNL's cut-for-time 'Pimp My Ride' short starring Jacob Elordi https://t.co/BMUNCn2SZe
Rachel McAdams looks gorgeous in new backstage photos from #SNL. https://t.co/pDgT017P3q
Reneé Rapp got support from the original Regina George during her “Saturday Night Live” debut. https://t.co/xSDll1Ajpl
‘SNL’ is as mesmerized by Jacob Elordi as the rest of us. Read more in Vulture’s recap of last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ hosted by Jacob Elordi with musical guest Reneé Rapp. https://t.co/0mWyaa06bs
Rachel McAdams, Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion recreate the Spider-Man meme on SNL https://t.co/Tsbp8ik64p
Watch Jacob Elordi defeat the short kings and sweep Chloe Fineman off her feet in the latest 'Saturday Night Live' spoof of 'The Bachelor.' https://t.co/q9E3Jj54Jx
“SNL” didn’t seem to know what to do with the host Jacob Elordi, resorting to stale jokes about his good looks, says @ezwrites: https://t.co/BPc3F5gMLI
Jacob Elordi used his ‘SNL’ monologue to apologize to anybody who might have made the grave mistake of watching ‘Saltburn’ with their parents. https://t.co/MKwc6CsEZg
Saturday Night Live’s first episode of 2024 didn’t seem to know what to do with its host, Jacob Elordi. Read our review. https://t.co/p7ki8QEq0t
Rachel McAdams Passes the Queen Bee Crown to Renée Rapp on 'Saturday Night Live' https://t.co/2RAFMbGgLf
Megan Thee Stallion made a surprise appearance on SNL last night. https://t.co/G2rNTBcth7
Catch Megan @TheeStallion's performance with @ReneeRapp on @NBCSNL https://t.co/Iu3W6R91ve
Watch the 10 best moments from Jacob Elordi's 'SNL' hosting debut Some you have to see to believe... https://t.co/LFb5p7hvIL
Jacob Elordi, Renée Rapp, and Rachel McAdams (!) Enliven SNL Tap the photo for the highlights of the first Saturday Night Live of 2024. https://t.co/TwC6QWie1S
Jacob Elordi mentions Selena Gomez during a #SNL sketch. https://t.co/UiqvRhcDfA
Jacob Elordi talks about filming ‘Saltburn,’ takes audience questions and confirms ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Elvis is the best Elvis on ‘Saturday Night Live’ https://t.co/u38cTiNqBE
Saturday Night Live recap: Jacob Elordi's 2024 kickoff is less burn, more simmer https://t.co/Mlz4ZqfN9P https://t.co/hLpdrR5Lf5
Jacob Elordi kicks off the first new 'SNL' of the year with 'Mean Girls' star Reneé Rapp as musical guest and surprise appearances from Rachel McAdams and Megan Thee Stallion. Read our recap. https://t.co/RGpDb162R1
Jacob Elordi's good looks get the spotlight in the first 'Saturday Night Live' of 2024 https://t.co/pyac387qFp
.@reneerapp + @theestallion + rachel mcadams on tonight's #SNL https://t.co/pCSeOb7EuO https://t.co/pCSeOb7EuO
.@reneerapp and @theestallion were introduced by the original Regina George herself, Rachel McAdams, on tonight's #SNL https://t.co/6fxwKxfOaP
Jacob Elordi mentions Selena Gomez in his SNL sketch: “Selena Gomez came up to me, said I was gorgeous, and asked me to play her boyfriend in a music video.” https://t.co/t4duKiLMuh