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‘SNL’ Cold Open Sees Mike Myers Return as Elon Musk at Trump Awards Show: ‘I Feel So Emotionless to Be Here’

January 25, 2026

Mike Myers made a surprise return to 'Saturday Night Live' as Elon Musk during the show's cold open for 'The 1st Annual Trumps' awards. The skit humorously focused on the Trump-themed event, despite a significant national tragedy occurring that day, which was notably overlooked in the comedy.

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Mike Myers reprised his role as Elon Musk on 'SNL'.
The cold open was part of 'The 1st Annual Trumps' awards skit.
SNL cast members portrayed various Trump administration allies.
The episode aired on a day marked by a tragic shooting incident in Minneapolis, which was ignored in the skit.

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‘SNL’ Cold Open Sees Mike Myers Return as Elon Musk at Trump Awards Show: ‘I Feel So Emotionless to Be Here’

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