The new video sees host Dakota Johnson trying to introduce the upcoming episode of the hit NBC comedy show alongside Justin, who will serve as musical guest, and cast member Sarah Sherman.
- January 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - Justin Timberlake fires up in a new promo for "Saturday Night Live". The new video, unveiled on Thursday, January 25, sees host Dakota Johnson trying to introduce the upcoming episode alongside Justin and cast member Sarah Sherman.
At one point, Sarah is lamenting her "Oscar snub." Upon hearing that, Justin, who will serve as the musical guest in the Saturday, January 27 episode, asks, "Wait, what movie were you in?"
Sarah then clarifies, "No, not that kind of Oscar snub." She further explains, "I asked Oscar the Grouch out, and he said, 'Sorry, honey: I live in the trash. I don't date it.' "
The confession immediately gets Justin riled up. Looking straight to the camera, he angrily declares, "You know what? Just tell me how to get to Sesame Street and I will beat his a**!"
In the video, Sarah also teases that she's prepared something big for the new episode. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm planning something epic," she says. "Yeah, let's just say, Justin, you're not gonna be the only one bringing sexy back," she adds, giving a nod to Justin's 2006 hit song from his "FutureSex/LoveSounds" album.
"Oh, wow. I can't wait to see that," Justin responds. To that, Sarah replies, "Yeah, let's just say it's a sketch where our heads explode." The singer can't help but bewildered as he mumbles, "I don't think that's what I meant."
Dakota's upcoming hosting gig will mark the second time for her. The "Fifty Shades of Grey" actress made her hosting debut in a February 2015 episode.
As for Justin, his last appearance on the NBC comedy show was in December 2013. Making his debut with NSYNC in March 2000, the husband of Jessica Biel previously served as a host five times and performed on the show six times.
