
Olivia Rodrigo delivers the opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo delivers the opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.

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Weekend Update guest Kam Patterson reacts to Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s breakup by pretending to console them while pitching himself as Megan’s replacement boyfriend. His argument unravels when he admits he already knows Klay.

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