Colin Jost just survived the roast of his life during Saturday Night Live’s iconic Weekend Update—and no, it wasn’t from a celebrity guest. His own co-anchor, Michael Che, unleashed a brutal (and hysterical) takedown that left Jost red-faced, laughing, and totally here for it.
The chaos kicked off when Che, 40, casually flipped the script on their usual dynamic. Instead of lobbing jokes at politicians or pop culture, he turned the heat on Jost, zeroing in on his marriage to Scarlett Johansson. “You know what’s wild?” She deadpanned. “Colin outkicked his coverage so hard, even he doesn’t know how he pulled it off. Scarlett’s an Avenger and Colin’s out here looking like the guy who forgets Avengers have sequels.”
The audience erupted, but Che wasn’t done. He doubled down, mocking Jost’s “suburban dad” vibe and quipping, “Scarlett married Colin because she needed someone to explain NPR podcasts to her.” Jost, 41, could barely keep it together, hiding his face in his hands as his ears turned crimson. “I’m just here so I don’t get fined,” he joked, borrowing a line from NFL star Marshawn Lynch to deflect the embarrassment.
Social media exploded, with fans calling it “the best moment of the season.” One viewer tweeted, “Che came for Colin’s WHOLE LIFE and I’m obsessed,” while another joked, “Scarlett Johansson watching this like ‘…he’s right though.’”
What made the moment even funnier? Jost’s willingness to lean into the jokes. Known for his dry wit and self-deprecating humor, he laughed harder than anyone, even nodding along as Che dragged him. It’s no secret the two have a decade-long friendship, and their chemistry—plus Che’s merciless teasing—has become a Weekend Update staple.
But why the sudden focus on Jost’s love life? The SNL star and Johansson, who tied the knot in 2020, rarely discuss their marriage publicly, making Che’s jabs even savvier. “He’s punching up,” a fan argued online. “How do you roast a guy married to Black Widow? You remind him he’s the least dangerous person in the relationship.”
By the end of the segment, Jost was still grinning—and probably drafting revenge jokes for next week. One thing’s clear: When it comes to surviving a Che roast, laughing at yourself is the ultimate power move.
SNL airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Catch the viral clip on YouTube before Che deletes it out of guilt (kidding… maybe).
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