News September 23, 2021
Debra Messing Shades Kim Kardashian’s ‘SNL’ Hosting Gig!
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Kim Kardashian is hosting “Saturday Night Live” this season — and Debra Messing has opinions!
On Wednesday, the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show announced the roster of celebrity hosts for its 47th season — including the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star.
The reality TV personality later confirmed that she will be hosting the show for the first time October 9, where she will introduce Halsey as the musical guest.
“OM*G no turning back now!!!! LOL I’m hosting ‘SNL’!!!!!! @nbcsnl,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
However, after the announcement went viral, the “Will & Grace” actress reacted to it on Twitter with some choice words.
“Why Kim Kardashian? I mean, I know she is a cultural icon, but ‘SNL’ has hosts, generally, who are performers who are there to promote a film, TV show, or album launch. Am I missing something?” Messing wrote.
Why Kim Kardashian? I mean, I know she is a cultural icon, but SNL has hosts, generally, who are performers who are there to promote a film, TV show, or album launch. Am I missing something? https://t.co/WYrobkv8Fi
— Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) September 22, 2021 @DebraMessing
This is not the first time the actress has been critical of “SNL,” which has given the coveted hosting job to non-performers such as NFL star Eli Manning and former President Donald Trump.
Earlier this year, when Tesla CEO Elon Musk hosted the show with Miley Cyrus performing, Messing wrote on her page:
It’s always been a dream of mine to host @nbcsnl . Ain’t gonna lie— seeing Elon Musk given that privilege- not the funniest of people- really hurts my heart. https://t.co/JqwagTFabF
— Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) May 7, 2021 @DebraMessing
According to TMZ on Wednesday, “SNL” creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels met with Kim’s mom and manager Kris Jenner last month in Beverly Hills.
Kim’s estranged husband Kanye West has performed on the variety show multiple times.
