SNL Censors Audience Profanity During Ego Nwodim's Segment on Weekend Update
2025-04-06
Yahoo News Australia
In a move to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, Saturday Night Live edited out a brief moment of audience profanity from its latest live broadcast. During the Weekend Update segment, Colin Jost was joined by Ego Nwodim to discuss the White House Correspondents' Dinner controversy surrounding Amber Ruffin's removal from the comedy slot, sparking debate about comedy and politics. The incident highlights the challenges of live broadcasting and the importance of censorship in television programming, including late-night TV and comedy news shows.