Jacob Elordi Playfully Teased About 'The Kissing Booth' in 'Saturday Night Live' Opening

 "Saturday Night Live" kicked off 2024 with a bang on January 20, featuring Jacob Elordi as the host and Reneé Rapp as the musical guest. The anticipation for the episode was so high that NBC wasted no time in rolling out merch for the popular duo.

Elordi's opening monologue dove straight into the buzz surrounding "Saltburn," a film making waves for its explicit content. Elordi humorously acknowledged that people might recognize him from TikToks rather than the movie itself, joking about a scene where his co-star, Barry Keoghan, engages in a unique encounter with a grave. Elordi quipped, "I was the one in the grave. If you saw the movie, thank you. If you saw it with your parents, I'm sorry. If you saw it with your girlfriend, you're welcome."

During the fan question segment, Elordi was asked about his favorite Elvis – young or old. His unexpected response? "'Lilo and Stitch' Elvis." The revelation that he only knew about Elvis through the 2002 animated film added a touch of humor.

Things took a playful turn when a female fan declared, "No question, just want to look at you." Cast member Sarah Sherman then chimed in, declaring Elordi's film "absolutely gross" and dismissing "The Kissing Booth" with a cheeky remark about people kissing on the mouth.

Elordi's candid comments about "The Kissing Booth" franchise come two months after he expressed his reservations about the movies in an interview with GQ. He described them as ridiculous and not universal, emphasizing the importance of caring about one's creative output.

Apart from his movie successes like "Saltburn" and "Priscilla," Elordi is also a standout in HBO's "Euphoria," where he plays Nate Jacobs. While promoting his "SNL" gig on "The Tonight Show," he shared the uncertainty about the third season's filming schedule, joking that they might have to "Benjamin Button" him if it doesn't start soon.

The episode also featured musical guest Reneé Rapp, known for her album "Snow Angel" and her role as Regina George in the "Mean Girls" musical movie adaptation. In a humorous twist, she acknowledged the need for media training after "going off in every interview."

With laughs, music, and unexpected revelations, the first "SNL" episode of 2024 delivered the entertainment viewers were eagerly awaiting.

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