SNL addresses Peanut the squirrel's death in humorous Weekend Update sketch
nbcnews.com — November 17, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC
“Saturday Night Live” addressed the death of Peanut the squirrel during its “Weekend Update” segment on November 16. Peanut, a popular Instagram squirrel, was euthanized last month after being confiscated due to complaints about his living conditions. Cast member Sarah Sherman portrayed Peanut's widow, Hazel, in a humorous sketch. She shared her struggles with the media attention and recounted her first meeting with Peanut, while also demonstrating a squirrel mating behavior. Musical guest Charli XCX performed two songs from her album “Brat” during the show. This appearance marked her first time hosting “SNL” and her third time as a musical guest.