Colin Jost Reacts To ‘SNL’ Audience’s Love For Luigi Mangione

“Saturday Evening Reside” host Colin Jost appeared visibly surprised when the studio viewers erupted in cheers after he talked about Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, through the present’s “Weekend Replace” section on December 21.

Mangione is presently going through federal expenses alongside a New York state homicide indictment associated to Thompson’s loss of life. Regardless of the fees, he quickly amassed a polarizing fan base on-line, with many social media customers expressing conflicted admiration for the homicide suspect, typically specializing in his “sizzling” look.

Colin Jost, who’s married to actress Scarlett Johansson, appeared caught off guard when the viewers responded with enthusiastic applause upon listening to Luigi Mangione’s identify.

After the viewers applauded, Jost, who seemed round not sure the best way to react to the applause, ultimately stated, “Yeah… positively woo.”

“You’re wooing for justice, proper?” he requested.

He went on to proceed the joke, delivering the punchline: “Luigi Mangione dropped his extradition struggle and was flown from Pennsylvania to New York to face a number of expenses. In associated information, Bumble exploded.”

Based on The Independent, as of Thursday morning, Luigi Mangione had reportedly acquired 54 emails, 87 items of mail, and 163 deposits into his commissary account—an inmate fund used to buy objects whereas incarcerated. Whereas a spokesperson confirmed the quantity of help, they declined to reveal the whole amount of cash presently in Mangione’s account.

On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tragically shot exterior the New York Hilton Midtown lodge in Manhattan, the place he had been attending an investor occasion. The stunning incident reverberated by company and political circles, sparking considerations about safety measures and the motives behind such a calculated assault.

A nationwide manhunt for Mangione adopted, lasting 5 days till his seize in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Upon his arrest, authorities found a 3D-printed firearm, a silencer, faux identification paperwork, and a handwritten manifesto. The manifesto reportedly detailed Mangione’s deep resentment towards the medical insurance trade, providing a glimpse into a possible motive.

This is not the primary time Luigi Mangione has been talked about on “Saturday Evening Reside.”

“We bought Luigi … you understand. And that’s good. I actually really feel sorry for the household. I imply, everyone is fixated on how good this man appears to be like,” Rock stated. “If he seemed like Jonah Hill nobody would care. They’d already given him the chair already. He’d be useless, OK?”

The joke seemingly refers back to the comparability of Mangione to Jonah Hill’s “21 Leap Road” co-star Dave Franco, and his brother, James Franco.

Final week, Colin Jost highlighted the irony of the suspected shooter’s obvious anger towards company America, but nonetheless selecting to go to a Starbucks and McDonald’s.

“They discovered a observe on [Mangione] expressing anger at company America,” Jost stated. “But he went to Starbucks earlier than the capturing after which was caught at McDonald’s.”

He then delivered the punchline, “So maybe his biggest crime was hypocrisy.”

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not responsible to homicide and terrorism expenses in a New York state court docket on Monday.

Throughout his arraignment, Mangione confronted 11 state-level expenses, together with homicide as an act of terrorism. Alongside these expenses, he additionally faces federal allegations of stalking and homicide, offenses that might probably end result within the loss of life penalty if convicted.

Prosecutors declare Mangione shot Thompson within the coronary heart of Manhattan earlier than fleeing the scene. After an in depth manhunt, authorities apprehended him at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.

Mangione appeared in court docket carrying a maroon sweater, a white-collared shirt, and khaki trousers. The courtroom was filled with journalists and members of the general public, together with a notable variety of younger girls. Some attendees reportedly informed CBS, the BBC’s U.S. associate, that they have been current to point out their help for the defendant.