Texas senator-elect Talarico crashes SNL cold open after election win

Who's involved

• James TalaricoTexas senator-elect
• Druskihost
• James Austin Johnsoncast member playing Trump
• Colin Jostcast member playing Pete Hegseth
• The Strokesmusical guest
• Emma Stoneguest appearance
• Dave Chappelleguest appearance
• Chris Rockguest appearance
• Michael B. Jordanguest appearance

The facts

• Talarico won the Texas Senate race with more than half of the vote, beating Ken Paxton.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• The Texas Senate seat flipped to Democrats for the first time since 1988.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the election.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Druski became the first internet content creator to host Saturday Night Live.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Talarico received 20 seconds of applause when he interrupted the cold open sketch.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Druski performed in whiteface and blue contacts in a spoof of the You Can See Everything documentary.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Talarico I've been texting you every day asking for five dollars.^{1 2 3}
• Talarico People want something new and different, not more Trump freezers on SNL cold opens.^{1 2 3}
• James Austin Johnson (as Trump) I didn't even say it was rigged. I accepted the results.^{1 2 3}