The annual “Saturday Night Live” tradition of joke swapping between co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che took a hilarious and cringeworthy turn when Jost was forced to read jokes about his own wife, Scarlett Johansson, while she watched from backstage.
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Scarlett Johansson Mortified as Colin Jost Roasts Her on Live TV
- “Saturday Night Live” co-anchor Colin Jost faced his annual humiliation during the show’s traditional joke swap with Michael Che. This year, the stakes were raised as Che forced Jost to read a series of increasingly raunchy jokes about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, while she watched live from backstage.
- Johansson, who appeared earlier in the episode as part of the Five Timers Club, could be seen visibly cringing and covering her face as Jost delivered lines about her age, their child, and even their personal life.
- The segment quickly became a viral sensation, with clips circulating online showcasing Johansson’s shocked reactions.
- While the jokes were undoubtedly intended for comedic effect, the segment sparked debate about the appropriateness of public roasting, particularly when it involves a spouse.
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One of the most talked-about jokes involved Jost saying, “Costco has removed their roast beef sandwich from its menu, but I ain’t tripping. I be eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid!”
This joke, due to its raunchy nature, caused visible shock and discomfort in Johansson, who was watching from backstage.