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‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson And John Mulaney Admit They Lied To Bombing Hosts About Bad Monologues: “You Crushed It”

First seen 5/23/2026, 12:02:03 AM · 3 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

AI bias-comparison

Pete Davidson and John Mulaney discussed their experiences on "Saturday Night Live," specifically how they comforted celebrity hosts after unsuccessful monologues. They revealed that they often reassured hosts with false praise, stating that many monologues failed to resonate with audiences.

Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on the nature of the hosts' performances. TheWrap focused on the behind-the-scenes dynamics without judgment, while Deadline highlighted the frequency of failed performances, suggesting a pattern of disappointment. In contrast, Decider emphasized the humorous aspects of Davidson and Mulaney's comments, framing their admissions as lighthearted confessions rather than critiques of the hosts' abilities.

What's missing from the coverage is a deeper exploration of the impact of these admissions on the perception of "SNL" and its guests. This oversight may reflect a blind spot in the right-leaning coverage, which focused more on the humor rather than the implications of the hosts' struggles.

Headline framing

The headlines from various outlets cover Pete Davidson and John Mulaney's experiences on 'SNL', with differing tones and emphases on failure and honesty.

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USED BY THE RIGHT ONLY
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PER-SOURCE FRAMING
Center
The Wrap
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney Reveal What They Told ‘SNL’ Hosts After a Monologue Bombed | Video
The headline presents a neutral recounting of an event involving Davidson and Mulaney.
Lean Left
Deadline
‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Reveal How They Used To Placate Hosts After Bad Monologues: “They’d Tank 8 Times Out Of 10”
placatebad monologuestank
The headline emphasizes the struggle of hosts with poor performances, suggesting a critical view of the situation.
Right
New York Post
‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson And John Mulaney Admit They Lied To Bombing Hosts About Bad Monologues: “You Crushed It”
liedbombingbad monologues
The headline highlights dishonesty and failure, framing the alums' actions in a negative light.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 1 source

Deadline Lean Left
‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Reveal How They Used To Placate Hosts After Bad Monologues: “They’d Tank 8 Times Out Of 10”
Saturday Night Live alums Pete Davidson and John Mulaney admitted they used to lie to placate celebrities that bombed their opening monologues.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 1 source

TheWrap Center
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney Reveal What They Told ‘SNL’ Hosts After a Monologue Bombed | Video
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney pulled back the "Saturday Night Live" curtain, revealing the words they shared with celebrity hosts after they bombed a monologue.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Right · 1 source

Decider Right
‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson And John Mulaney Admit They Lied To Bombing Hosts About Bad Monologues: “You Crushed It”
Davidson says he blamed tourists. Mulaney blamed the sound system.
Mixed Factuality · Conglomerate

Bias ratings: AllSides Media Bias Chart + Ad Fontes + MBFC consensus. AI comparison: Cerebras Llama 3.3-70B with light editorial prompt. No paywall, no tracking, reader-funded — support →