Inde Navarrette Makes Waves at 'Saturday Night Live' Debut with Marvel Joke and Shane Gillis Quip
The actress kicked off her hosting stint with a nod to her upcoming role in the Marvel universe, while also referencing a previous controversy.
Inde Navarrette took the stage as the host of 'Saturday Night Live' on October 31, 2026, marking her first appearance as a host on the long-running sketch comedy show. 12345 The event was particularly notable as it coincided with her first performance as a host, and she made a memorable entrance by making light of her preparation for her role as Rogue in the upcoming Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot. 1
Navarrette's debut was not without its share of references to past controversies. During her opening monologue, she quipped about Shane Gillis's earlier sexist comment, which had caused a stir during a previous episode of 'SNL'. 123 This playful jab added a layer of intrigue to her hosting gig, showcasing both her comedic timing and her ability to engage with the show's history.
The evening's festivities were further enhanced by the musical guest debut of Gracie Abrams, who performed alongside Navarrette. 124 The pair's chemistry was evident, creating a harmonious atmosphere for the night's events. Additionally, the cast of 'SNL' brought their usual flair to the table, with Marcello Hernandez appearing as a sexy TSA agent, Kam Patterson portraying Elizabeth Holmes, and Jeremy Culhane dressing up as Wolverine. 1
In one of the standout sketches, Navarrette and Hernandez played ghosts from the 1930s on the Queen Mary, adding a touch of whimsy and historical charm to the show. 1 Another highlight was the Delta commercial parody, featuring 'Delta Disruptive', a humorous take on the airline's policies for passengers deemed disruptive. 1
Navarrette also showcased her versatility by impersonating a social media personality who claimed she wasn't real, and playing Dane, a contestant on The Uninterested Woman Dating Show. 1 In the Inventor sketch, she portrayed a widow discovering her late husband's inventions, with one invention, the robot PD-44, being revealed to mean 'Penis Destroyer'. 1
Adding a personal touch to the evening, Navarrette referenced her role in 'Obsession', a film that grossed over $522 million worldwide, setting several records. She also mentioned that her boyfriend, Nick Aiello, was in the audience, though he was seen gagged to a chair, perhaps adding a bit of drama to the proceedings. 23
The broadcast of 'Saturday Night Live' took place on NBC, with DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV offering online streaming options for viewers. 4 Among these, Hulu + Live TV provides access to over 100 live channels, including NBC, for $89.99 per month. 4
What we know
- - Inde Navarrette hosted 'Saturday Night Live' on October 31, 2026. 12345
- - Navarrette made a joke about getting into shape for her role as Rogue in the Marvel universe. 1
- - Gracie Abrams made her musical guest debut on the same episode. 124
- - The show aired on NBC. 4
- - Navarrette referenced her boyfriend Nick Aiello, who was gagged to a chair in the audience. 23
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Inde Navarrette hosted Saturday Night Live.
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Shane Gillis had previously made a sexist comment in his opening monologue.
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Gracie Abrams made her musical guest debut on the same episode as Navarrette's hosting debut.
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Navarrette's SNL debut was on October 31, 2026.
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Navarrette will play Rogue in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot.
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The 'Saturday Night Live' Halloween episode will air on October 31, 2026.
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The start time for the 'Saturday Night Live' Halloween episode is 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
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Navarrette's hosting debut coincided with her first appearance as a host on SNL.
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Navarrette made a joke about getting into shape for her role as Rogue in the MCU.
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Marcello Hernandez appeared as a sexy TSA agent in Navarrette's opening monologue.
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Kam Patterson portrayed Elizabeth Holmes in the opening monologue.
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Jeremy Culhane dressed as Wolverine in the opening monologue.
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Veronika Slowikowska and Grace Reiter impersonated Kelly Clarkson and a mechanical bird in the opening monologue.
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Navarrette and Hernandez performed in a sketch as ghosts from the 1930s on the Queen Mary.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
A Delta commercial parody featured 'Delta Disruptive' for passengers deemed disruptive.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Navarrette impersonated a social media personality who claimed she was not real.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Navarrette played Dane, a contestant on The Uninterested Woman Dating Show.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
In The Inventor sketch, Navarrette played a widow discovering her late husband's inventions.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The robot PD-44 in The Inventor sketch was revealed to mean 'Penis Destroyer'.
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Navarrette referenced her role in 'Obsession' and mentioned her boyfriend Nick Aiello was in the audience.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Tom Hanks appeared as David S. Pumpkins in the cold open of the episode.
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Obsession grossed over $522 million worldwide, setting several records.
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Navarrette's boyfriend, Nick Aiello, was seen gagged to a chair in the audience.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The broadcast of 'Saturday Night Live' will take place on NBC.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV offer online streaming options for watching 'Saturday Night Live'.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Hulu + Live TV offers over 100 live channels, including NBC, for $89.99 per month.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The most recent Halloween episode of 'SNL' was in 2020 and was hosted by John Mulaney.
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Sources & references
- Deadline — Inde Navarrette Kicks Off ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut With Shane Gillis Quip About Her “Little Whore Outfit” For Getting Into Marvel Shape
- The Hollywood Reporter — ‘SNL’: Inde Navarrette Digs at Shane Gillis’ Joke About Women Dressing Like “Whores” at the Gym as Tom Hanks Crashes Cold Open
- Variety — Inde Navarrette Takes Swipe at Shane Gillis During ‘SNL’ Monologue
- Billboard — Inde Navarrette & Gracie Abrams on ‘SNL’ Halloween Episode: Here’s Where to Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Online for Free
- Page Six — ‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts ‘SNL’ tonight — How to watch for free
