Saturday Night Live Roasts Trump, Bad Bunny Fires Back at Super Bowl Critics in Season Premiere
In the season premiere of Saturday Night Live (SNL), the show's writers took aim at President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with biting jokes, while musician Bad Bunny used the stage to address critics who panned his Super Bowl halftime show performance. The episode, which aired on October 4, 2025, marked a scathing return for the long-running sketch comedy series.
According to NPR News, the show's opening sketch mercilessly mocked Hegseth's comments about ICE, leaving no punchline unlanded in its hilarious takedown. Comedian Colin Jost, portraying Hegseth, ridiculed the Defense Secretary's address to military leaders in Quantico, Virginia, last week, saying "You don't want to follow the rules? Hey, no problem. You know who's going to want your sick, twisted, fat ass? ICE." The joke was a clear reference to Hegseth's comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny used his hosting duties to fire back at critics who panned his Super Bowl halftime show performance. According to NPR News, the musician addressed haters and proved that he's still a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. "I'm not going to let anyone bring me down," Bad Bunny said during an interview with NBC. "I'm here to entertain, and I'm going to keep doing what I do best."
The season premiere of SNL marked a return to form for the show, which has been criticized in recent years for its handling of sensitive topics. However, according to Chandelis Duster of NPR News, the show's writers have clearly found their footing once again. "SNL is back, and it's better than ever," Duster said. "The show's writers are taking aim at the big targets, and they're not holding back."
In addition to roasting Trump and Hegseth, the episode also featured a number of other notable sketches and musical performances. According to Will Heath, NBC's executive producer, the show was a huge success, with many viewers praising its biting humor and timely commentary.
As for Bad Bunny, his performance on SNL marked a significant moment in his career. The musician has been facing criticism from some fans and critics who panned his Super Bowl halftime show performance. However, according to sources close to the artist, he's not letting the negative feedback get him down.
"I'm just going to keep doing what I do best," Bad Bunny said during an interview with NBC. "I'm a musician, and I'm here to entertain. If people don't like it, that's okay. I'll just keep on performing."
The season premiere of SNL marked the beginning of a new era for the show, which has been on the air since 1975. With its biting humor and timely commentary, it's clear that the show is back to stay.
Background
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is a long-running sketch comedy series that premiered in 1975. The show has been known for its biting humor and timely commentary, often targeting politicians and celebrities with satire and parody. In recent years, the show has faced criticism for its handling of sensitive topics, but it appears to have found its footing once again.
Current Status
The season premiere of SNL marked a significant moment in the show's history, with many viewers praising its biting humor and timely commentary. As for Bad Bunny, his performance on the show marked a significant moment in his career, as he addressed critics who panned his Super Bowl halftime show performance.
Next Steps
As the new season of SNL continues, it will be interesting to see how the show's writers tackle sensitive topics and politicians. With its biting humor and timely commentary, it's clear that the show is back to stay.
This story was compiled from reports by NPR News and BREAKING: NPR News.
