Saturday Night Live features satirical skit on Nvidia CEO's alleged affair

Bowen Yang made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live's latest episode, taking on the role of Jensen Huang, former Nvidia CEO, in a satirical skit.

The skit began with John Mulaney, hosting the show and playing the part of a straight man, welcoming a group of high-profile tech moguls to discuss a sensitive matter. The guests included Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Dario Amodei.

Mulaney's character warned the gathering that America needs their expertise to distinguish between women who genuinely want to engage in intimate relationships and those who are clearly spies. This warning was prompted by the recent resignation of Jensen Huang from Nvidia due to his alleged affair with a Chinese spy.

The audience erupted into laughter as Mulaney asked the group what lesson could be learned from this scandal, prompting Wickline's Amodei to quip that one should never date a Chinese woman. Meanwhile, Dismukes' Zuckerberg chimed in with an even more outlandish suggestion: never date any human woman.

As the skit unfolded, it became clear that Mulaney was poking fun at recent high-profile events, including the FAA's ground stop and Microsoft's outage, which had left many in the tech world scratching their heads.

The skit's tone took a turn as Mulaney began to poke fun at the tech industry's recent mishaps. The comedian suggested that he needed to calm down on the anti-Christ talk, prompting Thiel to demand some respect.

Thiel's character was quick to point out the contributions of technology to the country, asking Mulaney to name just one instance where it had failed. Mulaney obliged by referencing the FAA ground stop and Microsoft outage, highlighting the tech industry's recent struggles.

The conversation between Mulaney and Thiel continued as they discussed the impact of technology on society. The comedian then used visual aids, venn diagrams, in an attempt to drive home his point, setting the stage for a surprise entrance.

Yang burst onto the scene, playing Jensen Huang with characteristic humor. He joked about being known for hiding his wife, and warned the tech billionaires not to follow in his footsteps.

As Yang wrapped up his impromptu appearance, he offered some words of caution to Mulaney and Thiel: women don't like guys like them, which is why they became men like themselves.

The Dec. 14 episode of Saturday Night Live featured another surprise appearance by Bowen Yang, this time in a sketch where he portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln.

Yang's rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" was a comedic spoof that drew laughter from the audience and commentary from John Mulaney, who quipped that it might just convince Abraham Lincoln to return to his wife.

The episode also announced that Amanda Seyfried will be hosting SNL on Dec. 5, with Don Toliver set to perform as musical guest.

During his monologue, Mulaney took a swipe at Robert F. Kennedy Jr., impersonating him without much flair for the character, instead using it as an opportunity to poke fun at the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Mulaney's comedic routine involved playing up his own awkward interactions with children, pretending to be a U.S. Secretary who is constantly being asked invasive questions by their friends' parents, all while trying to maintain a raspy voice to match the character.

Mulaney's impression of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson continued in the cold open, with him pleading to control various bodily functions before warning about Robitussin side effects during menstruation, which he claimed would cause telekinesis.

According to Mulaney, his parody was based on real pamphlets found in rental cars, highlighting a satirical take on how some people perceive science and health information. He then switched back to his own voice, criticizing RFK Jr. for being unpopular among his former allies and accusing him of spreading misinformation about vaccines.

Mulaney's return to SNL marked one of several appearances he has made since leaving the show as a writer from 2008-2012. Although he never joined the cast during that time, he has hosted the program seven times and made multiple cameos in recent seasons.

Phoebe Bridgers performed as musical guest, marking her second solo appearance on SNL, with previous credits including a stint with the group Boygenius. She joins Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis, Inde Navarrette, and Druski among those who have hosted season 52 so far.