#FIRSTLOOK: EDDIE MURPHY X LIZZO ON “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”

We admit it, we are approaching that stage in our life where it is growingly-difficult to stay up past 10. We tried staying-up but alas, the weight of 2019 wore us down and dozed-off, only to take up at 2:30 AM realizing we missed Eddie Murphy and Lizzo on SNL!

God bless PVRs and the fact that NBC Tweets clips of what we missed!

Growing-up watching SNL and the age-inappropriate (for me at least back then!) Comedy of Eddie Murphy was a joy for me and last night was in fact only his third time hosting the long-running late night staple since he left the Show back in the mid-80s. He didn’t disappoint in his return, winning huge raves from the Internet reprising several favourites including Mr. Robinson, Velvet Jones, Gumby and Buckwheat! We loved that these classics were tied-in to today with references like Instagram ‘Hos’, The Masked Singer, Gentrification and more. Brilliant!

Several alumni and friends came out to show support as well including Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Maya Rudolph, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more!

While stumbling a bit on lines, Murphy proved just as sharp and still has funny. Not even Bill Cosby was spared of the humour, Murphy joking he’d never thought 30 years ago he’d be a boring stay-at-home dad and Cosby would be in jail in his Monologue.  Best of all, we love that Murphy goofed and even swore during the Holiday Baking Championship sketch. That was gold! 🏆

 

See a Recap:

 

OPENING MONOLOGUE

Some friends stopped by Eddie Murphy’s monologue. #SNL pic.twitter.com/zUR8nnh3NJ

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 22, 2019

 
MISTER ROBINSON’S NEIGHBORHOOD

Let’s check in on our old friend, Mister Robinson. #SNL pic.twitter.com/UzHoagFGGM

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 22, 2019

 
WEEKEND UPDATE

He’s Gumby, dammit. #SNL pic.twitter.com/SXwVfEfdbL

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 22, 2019

 

THE MASKED SINGER

Eddie Murphy SNL Buckwheat The Masked Singer Contestant Skit. 💀👍🏽#EddieMurphy #SNL pic.twitter.com/xBVsmUsDO4

— Power🚫Of🚫Cheeto (@powerofcheeto1) December 22, 2019

 
BLACK JEOPARDY

It’s Black Jeopardy! and Velvet Jones is here to win. #SNL pic.twitter.com/IiV0y60Q3a

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 22, 2019

 

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Eddie Murphy SNL Family At The Holiday’s Skit. 💀👍🏽#EddieMurphy #SNL pic.twitter.com/cZdMX08fqj

— Power🚫Of🚫Cheeto (@powerofcheeto1) December 22, 2019

 

…and this!!

 

HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP
OMG. Still looking for a proper clip but, this!! A flaming, possessed Sonic the Hedgehog Cake with Pocky spikes. I live for this!!

Eddie Murphy’s instant remorse after saying “shit” accidentally on @nbcsnl 😂😂😂#SNL pic.twitter.com/MaHLLIT2SQ

— Abraham Cavazos (@cavazus) December 22, 2019

 

Good news Canada, Global Television has the full episode right here for you to enjoy! Click here.

 

The year belonged to Lizzo, so it’s only fitting she capped it all off in this last SNL episode of 2019, delivering has smash hits Truth Hurts and Good as Hell with a festive holiday flare! We’re sure this is just the first of many appearances to come for her.

 

LIZZO – TRUTH HURTS

 

LIZZO – GOOD AS HELL

 

 

 

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Ready for the time of my life! My motherf*ckin’ Queen, #Lizzo! A hug I will cherish forever. If you aren’t onto this Icon, you are missing life. Loved seeing her chat with her fans and meet her @warnermusiccanada fam! So happy I got to meet too opening act, #TaylaParx, responsible for writing #ArianaGrande’s smash hits, #7Rings x #ThankYouNext! She also has penned material for #DuaLipa’s next Disc. #HuaweiP30Pro

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Eddie Murphy is still the King!

 

 

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#TIFF19: Comedy legend #EddieMurphy at #TIFF with #DolemiteismyName! #HuaweiP30Pro

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(Photo/video credit: NBC)