Everyone needs a hype woman like Leslie Jones. Sitting front row at Christian Siriano, the SNL alum showed her appreciation for his theatrical dresses. She shook her head in shock and amazement, pretended to be dead, made a biting motion, flashed the ‘perfection’ hand sign, clutched her chest, gasped, oohed, aahed and shouted everything from … Read more
Leslie Jones was left fuming when an “a–hole” director she clashed with on the “SNL” set wanted to take a picture with her during the popular sketch show’s 50th anniversary celebration. Jones, who starred on the NBC staple from 2014 to 2019, was a host for the “SNL 50 special” red carpet in February 2024 … Read more
A great deal has changed since “Saturday Night Live” first aired in 1975, but one carpenter has remained a constant. Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, 85, has helped build the sets for every one of the show’s 960 episodes. “I never missed no show,” the Brooklyn native told The Post in his thick accent. Demo shows off … Read more
Leslie Jones is ready. The comedian revealed to People that she wants to be considered as the new host of “The Daily Show.” “It definitely should be a black woman,” the 55-year-old said. “It would be great to have a black woman on late night. It’s time. I think people are ready for that. Now, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. You don’t have to be at 30 Rock to see “Saturday Night Live” cast members perform in 2023. In fact, you can be just about anywhere in North … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. From Jan. 17-19, comedian Leslie Jones made headlines hosting Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” In a now-viral clip, the former “Saturday Night Live” cast member questioned the new … Read more
Leslie Jones kicked off her guest hosting gig at “The Daily Show” Tuesday night — and decided to give her thoughts on an accidental NSFW MLK Jr. statue. The statue in Boston was inspired by a photo of Martin Luther King Jr. hugging his wife Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in … Read more
“The Daily Show” returns Tuesday, Jan. 17 for its first show in the post-Trevor Noah era — with Leslie Jones as the first of its rotating roster of guest hosts. Jones, 55, said she only asked one person for advice while she was preparing to step behind the desk left vacant by the departure of … Read more
CNN — The end of an era is fast approaching at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” and the network has announced at least the first phase of plans for what’s to come next. Following longtime host Trevor Noah’s imminent departure, the network shared this week that comedy legends including Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, D. L. … Read more