But yeah, man, it surprised me.” Chappelle, who hosted the first SNL episode after Trump’s 2016 win on November 12, 2016, delivered a monologue that became a cultural touchstone.

Earlier on the 2025 TV schedule, Dave Chappelle was one of SNL’s Season 50 hosts, which marked his fourth time doing the gig. So, at this point, he knows what to expect.

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In January 2025, Chappelle delivered a record-breaking SNL monologue that touched on a variety of topics, from the L.A. fires to Donald Trump to the plight of Palestinians.

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When Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live last month, his opening monologue was refreshingly free of his now-characteristic anti-trans “jokes.” The comedian now claims that’s because ...

Dave Chappelle’s Saturday Night Live monologue caused a stir when he revealed that producers had told him he couldn’t talk about two hot-button topics: Gaza and transgender issues. For over 15 ...

Dave Chappelle reveals the two topics ‘SNL’ banned him from mentioning in viral opening monologue By Alexandra Bellusci Published Feb. 15, 2025, 3:50 p.m. ET ...

The secret gay history of SNL How a drag performer wooed Lorne Michaels, how an ad for “Homocil” changed the course of comedy, and more queer tales from writers and actors, past and present.