Paul McCartney Joins in on Fun Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Joke During SNL Monologue
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Will Ferrell’s return as host of SNL was marked by an unexpected twist as his monologue was interrupted by two musical icons: Paul McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
The evening kicked off with Smith taking the stage in a playful homage to the longstanding notion that he and Ferrell are lookalikes. This light-hearted reference harkened back to a famous drum-off organized by Jimmy Fallon more than a decade ago, where the two celebrity doppelgängers first faced off.
During the season finale, Smith opened Ferrell’s monologue, presenting himself as the host. “I’m thrilled to be back here hosting Saturday Night Live. Thrilled!” Smith announced to the audience, leaning into the playful resemblance that has become a recurring joke.
“I was a cast member here for seven years, and now I’m hosting for the sixth time. Amazing! It really feels like coming home,” he continued, only to be interrupted by the actual Will Ferrell, who stepped in with a humorous remark: “Hey! Excuse me! What the hell do you think you’re doing?”
Ferrell then jokingly cautioned the audience, “Don’t clap for him. Don’t. He’s a bad guy. God. I’m sorry. That was weird, right?” referring to Smith, who later returned to the stage to support McCartney during the musical segment.
“Let’s just do a hard reset, all right?” Ferrell suggested, acknowledging that “Chad Smith took the wind out of my sails.” He then shifted gears, inviting questions from the audience and directing his attention to Paul McCartney.
In a surprising turn, McCartney took the stage, stealing the show by humorously asserting that Will Ferrell is indeed Chad Smith. As the monologue concluded, McCartney basked in applause, listing his numerous hits and reminding Ferrell to mention “Penny Lane” while playfully insisting he better take his place behind the drums.
Viewers can watch Ferrell’s SNL monologue featuring McCartney and Smith below. McCartney also delivered a lively performance that included “Days We Left Behind,” “Band on the Run,” and “Coming Up.”
