AceShowbiz - In a surprising twist, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first-ever appearance on "Saturday Night Live" on November 2, a mere few days before the 2024 presidential election. Joining her on the episode is Chappell Roan, the 26-year-old pop star who sparked backlash for initially refusing to endorse Harris back in September, setting the stage for a potentially awkward interaction.

The upcoming episode of the iconic comedy show will be hosted by John Mulaney, with Roan serving as the musical guest. Harris' cameo has been highly secretive, with sources confirming her participation last-minute, even diverting her campaign's flight route to ensure her presence in New York.

Harris, who has frequently been portrayed by former "SNL" cast member Maya Rudolph as "America's fun aunt," will appear during the show's politically charged cold open. Rudolph's impression of Harris has been a staple of recent election episodes, similar to Tina Fey's portrayal of Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler's depiction of Hillary Clinton.

The decision for Harris to appear on "SNL" rather than partake in a long, substantive conversation on Joe Rogan's podcast sparked significant criticism. Former California gubernatorial candidate Michael Shellenberger commented, "That (Harris) decided to do a scripted SNL sketch instead of sitting down for a substantive conversation with Joe Rogan perfectly captures the vapid, insular, and condescending way she has run her entire campaign."

Meanwhile, Chappell Roan has been candid about her mixed feelings towards the current political climate, especially the Joe Biden administration's stance on international matters. Despite this, Roan confirmed via TikTok that she plans to vote for Harris, though she refrains from a formal endorsement due to her critiques of policies on both sides of the political spectrum.

The anticipation for the "SNL" episode has been palpable on social media, with fans expressing a range of emotions. While some are excited to see Harris and Roan in the same room, others find the situation humorous or reflective of deeper political dissatisfactions.

One social media user wrote, "lmao Kamala Harris appearing on the Chappell Roan episode of SNL is actually VERY FUNNY," while another stated, "Kamala Harris even dazzles with her SNL appearance. It was top secret."

As the 2024 presidential election looms closer, this "SNL" episode could offer both entertainment and insight into the complexities and frictions within the current political landscape. Regardless of the tonal disparity between political critique and comedic relief, the Harris-Roan showdown on SNL is sure to be a must-watch event.