SNL host appears stunned as Luigi Mangione is cheered by studio audience
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‘You’re wooing for justice, right?’ asked Jost in an awkward response to the reaction. Saturday Night Live host Colin Jost appeared stunned after Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was cheered by the studio audience.
![[Colin Jost on SNL]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/22/15/Screenshot-2024-12-22-at-15.55.50.jpg)
Mangione, 26, who is now facing federal charges in addition to the New York state murder indictment already brought against him, was mentioned as part of the “Weekend Update” segment on Saturday’s show (21 December). When Jost, who is the husband of Scarlett Johansson, mentioned Mangione’s name, it was received with rapturous applause by the studio audience, which took the 42-year-old comedian by surprise.
![[Luigi Mangione]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/20/20/APTOPIX_UnitedHealthcare_CEO_Killed_19735.jpg)
Looking around, unsure how to react to the applause, Jost said, with a hint of confusion: “Yeah... definitely woo.”. “You’re wooing for justice, right?” he then awkwardly asked. Continuing the joke, Jost quipped: “Luigi Mangione dropped his extradition fight and was flown from Pennsylvania to New York to face multiple charges. In related news, Bumble exploded.”.
The computer science graduate has quickly gained a fan base online due to his “hot” appearance, with numerous social media users showing divisive appreciation for the murder suspect. As well as identifying the suspect, social media sleuths tracked down his LinkedIn, X/Twitter and even his Goodreads profiles. Almost in conjunction came memes, objectifying Mangione’s appearance.
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