Charli XCX spoofs Adele in SNL sketch featuring Wicked auditions
This weekend's Saturday Night Live featured a sketch showcasing fictional screen tests for the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film. The skit highlighted various celebrity impressions, including Charli XCX spoofing Adele and Bowen Yang as Charli XCX. The sketch included auditions from stars like JoJo Siwa, Shannon Sharpe, and Bernie Sanders, among others. It concluded with characters attempting Elphaba's famous vocal riff from "Defying Gravity," with standout performances from Chloe Fineman and Sarah Sherman. The episode aired on November 16 and included additional sketches featuring RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz.