Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s surprise appearances on the recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) season 49 premiere took fans by storm. The unexpected cameos by this high-profile pair have been the talk of the town. While fans were buzzing with excitement, it turns out that even the SNL cast was caught off guard by their surprise visit. Bowen Yang, an SNL cast member, shared his disbelief and humorous take on the situation during a recent podcast episode.
The Unplanned SNL Surprise: During the recent Las Culturistas podcast episode, Bowen Yang revealed that he and his fellow cast members had no prior knowledge of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s plans to grace SNL with their presence. Yang expressed his shock, emphasizing that he was completely unaware of the world’s most famous new couple dropping by the show, let alone making unexpected appearances on camera.
He recounted the moment when he saw the two tall celebrities talking to his colleagues. “It was dress rehearsal, like great, that was fun,” Yang explained. “I walk outside to go to my makeup chair, I see two people talking to two tall people. Tallest people in the world.” He humorously described his surprise, adding, “I see them together and I go, ‘I’m in the Redwood Forest.'”
Travis Kelce’s Perspective: Travis Kelce, who recently confirmed the SNL surprise on his New Heights podcast, explained that he and Taylor Swift initially planned to attend the show to support Swift’s friend and musical collaborator, Ice Spice, who was the musical guest for that particular Saturday night episode. It was during their visit that they were invited to participate in a skit that humorously tackled the NFL’s coverage of their relationship. Kelce, while initially unsure about the skit’s content, felt honored to be a part of the show.
Reflecting on the experience, Kelce mentioned that he could barely recall what he said during the skit as the audience’s reaction was overwhelming. He shared the electric atmosphere of the SNL studio during the live taping, describing the eruption of applause when the spotlight turned to him.
Taylor Swift’s Introduction and Afterparty: In addition to Travis Kelce’s surprise cameo, Taylor Swift also made an appearance onscreen to introduce one of Ice Spice’s performances. The surprise continued after the show ended when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted arriving together at the SNL afterparty, holding hands. The images of the two celebrities further fueled excitement and discussions among fans and the media.
Conclusion: The surprise appearances of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on SNL’s season 49 premiere were undoubtedly one of the most talked-about moments in recent television history. While fans were thrilled by their unexpected cameos, the SNL cast, including Bowen Yang, was equally caught off guard by the surprise guests. The humorous retelling of this SNL experience by Yang adds a delightful behind-the-scenes perspective to the unforgettable night on the iconic SNL stage.