The real reason why Maya Rudolph’s ‘SNL’ skit with Barack Obama was yanked off air

Maya Rudolph’s sketch didn’t quite hit the funny bone. The comedian, 53, revealed that she and former President Barack Obama ...
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Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph & Kristen Wiig sang "Santa's My Boyfriend" on SNL 19 years ago

In addition to returning Season 50 performers including Ashley Padilla, Jane Wickline, Bowen Yang , and longest-running cast member Kenan Thompson, the show welcomed five new Featured Players for ...

Maya Rudolph Reveals Why “SNL” Pulled Her Infamous Barack Obama Sketch from the Show

On the Dec. 11, 2025 episode of Amy Poehler 's Good Hang podcast, Rudolph, 53, said she and the former president planned to ...

Maya Rudolph Finally Explains Why Her 'SNL' Sketch With Obama Was Cut

Maya Rudolph is finally lifting the curtain on one of "Saturday Night Live"’s most mysterious near-misses, and it involves ...

Maya Rudolph Reveals Why a ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch With Barack Obama Was Cut From The Show

Maya Rudolph opened up about why a sketch on Saturday Night Live involving Barack Obama never made it to air, blaming herself ...
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Maya Rudolph grateful her Barack Obama 'SNL' sketch never aired: 'Thank God'

Maya Rudolph has opened up about the time she impersonated Barack Obama in a Saturday Night Live sketch alongside the former ...

Maya Rudolph Shares the 1 Thing She Regrets About Her Time on Saturday Night Live

Maya Rudolph has one regret about her time on 'SNL.' The 'Bridesmaids' actress sat down with longtime friend Amy Poehler for ...
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Maya Rudolph reveals why ‘SNL' cast shakeups were ‘inevitable'

Maya Rudolph is weighing in on the recent “Saturday Night Live” cast shakeups and why they don't surprise her. Prior to the Oct. 4 Season 51 premiere of the late-night sketch comedy series, a slew of ...