Anna Daniels
Some people hate on Pete Davidson for his lackluster performances in otherwise really great SNL sketches, but arguably, he’s best utilized as Chad – a witless, brainless guy who somehow attracts the most beautiful women in the world. This time around, Chad is working on Jennifer Lopez’s world tour, and after a rehearsal, she finds herself entranced by him, struggling with her attraction even though she just got engaged to Alex Rodriguez.
Davidson and Lopez both hit all the right notes in this sketch — though Chad clearly doesn’t think the singer does, bluntly telling her “no” when she asks if he liked what he heard during her rehearsal — and it’s also got plenty of great sight gags and jokes, including surprise (blurred) nudity from Davidson and a cameo by A-Rod himself. Davidson might not have the chops or versatility of some of SNL‘s more talented players like Kate McKinnon or Kenan Thompson, but he has this monosyllabic character down, and he always holds his own opposite whichever absurdly attractive woman joining him in a given sketch.
All in all, the December 7, 2019 episode of Saturday Night Live started strong, and Lopez — a consummate professional — held her own. Unfortunately, the quality of the sketches simply declined as the evening went on, leading to a rather lackluster finish. If you’re hopeful that SNL can work towards a strong finish next time, tune in on December 14, 2019, when Scarlett Johansson will host alongside musical guest Niall Horan.
Written by: Looper
