Michael Che pranks Colin Jost during their annual 'Weekend Update' joke swap on SNL by convincing him they wouldn't do it this year, leading to Jost reading offensive jokes about Scarlett Johansson and others, with Che enjoying the chaos and humor of the moment.
On SNL's Weekend Update, Colin Jost and Michael Che continued their annual tradition of exchanging offensive jokes, with Che tricking Jost into reading a joke about Jost's wife Scarlett Johansson, which included a harsh comment about hot flashes, highlighting their comedic banter and ongoing joke rivalry.
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost revived their annual "joke swap" tradition on SNL's Christmas episode, exchanging quips they had written for each other without prior knowledge. Che surprised Jost by introducing a fictional character, Dr. Hattie Davis, fooling both Jost and viewers. Jost nervously delivered offensive jokes written by Che, including a jab at his wife Scarlett Johansson. The segment was filled with shocking and often distasteful humor.
During a joke swap segment on "Saturday Night Live," Colin Jost roasted his wife, Scarlett Johansson, by joking that he can only enjoy her movies with alcohol. He also made a racially insensitive joke comparing her to Coretta Scott King. Jost's co-host, Michael Che, added to the awkwardness by introducing an actor posing as a black civil rights activist. Fans praised the comedic duo for their boldness. In another joke, Jost made a controversial comment about Beyoncé. Jost and Johansson have been dating since 2017, got engaged in 2019, and married in 2020. They recently welcomed their first child together.
During the "Weekend Update" segment on "Saturday Night Live," co-host Colin Jost made a joke at the expense of his wife, Scarlett Johansson, referring to her movies as "little art movies" and comparing her portrayal of Black Widow to Coretta Scott King. This isn't the first time Jost has made a quip about Johansson's work, as he previously joked about her playing a Japanese character. Jost and Johansson have been married since 2020 and have a son together.