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

“Saturday Night time Dwell” 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, in the course of the present’s “Weekend Replace” section on December 21.

Mangione is at present going through federal expenses alongside a New York state homicide indictment associated to Thompson’s demise. 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 title.

After the viewers applauded, Jost, who regarded round uncertain tips on how to react to the applause, finally mentioned, “Yeah… undoubtedly woo.”

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

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

In line with The Independent, as of Thursday morning, Luigi Mangione had reportedly obtained 54 emails, 87 items of mail, and 163 deposits into his commissary account—an inmate fund used to buy gadgets whereas incarcerated. Whereas a spokesperson confirmed the quantity of assist, they declined to reveal the overall amount of cash at present 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 via 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, pretend identification paperwork, and a handwritten manifesto. The manifesto reportedly detailed Mangione’s deep resentment towards the medical insurance business, providing a glimpse into a possible motive.

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

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

The joke seemingly refers back to the comparability of Mangione to Jonah Hill’s “21 Bounce Avenue” 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 be aware on [Mangione] expressing anger at company America,” Jost mentioned. “But he went to Starbucks earlier than the taking pictures 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 courtroom 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 would doubtlessly outcome within the demise 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 courtroom sporting 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 ladies. Some attendees reportedly instructed CBS, the BBC’s U.S. associate, that they had been current to indicate their assist for the defendant.