How did Kim Kardashian really do as an SNL host?
When "Saturday Night Live" announced that Kim Kardashian would host the show on October 9, it generated controversy. As with all things related to the Kardashian family, some fans were unhappy; others were ecstatic. Actress Debra Messing tweeted, “Why Kim Kardashian? I mean, I know she's a cultural icon, but SNL has presenters, generally speaking, who are artists who are there to promote a movie, TV show, or album release.
I'm missing something?" One Twitter user responded to the “Will and Grace” star: Tweeting, “Kim is famous for being infamous. She talks about a nothing burger that turned a sex tape into a socially influencing lifestyle. Another Twitter user agreed that the NBC live show made a mistake, tweeting, "Such a cheap way for SNL to try to get attention ... they can do better."
But many fans were excited to see Kim bring her many talents to SNL. One Twitter user applauded Messing's tweet: “@KimKardashian has just wrapped up what is probably the longest-running and most successful reality show ever and is launching a new series on @hulu. That and hers ‘her side jobs’ @skims & @kkwbeauty made her a billionaire. She is @nbcsnlworthy «. Break! A tsunami of social media posts supported Kim, and "mom" Kris Jenner promoted Kim's guest host concert. Kris posted on Instagram, “Kim will be hosting SNL on October 9! I can't wait for this! Make sure everyone is there! " So how did Kim really do as an SNL host?
Kim Kardashian made fun of her, her family and Kanye West on SNL
Kim Kardashian showed her sense of humor as she hosted "Saturday Night Live" on October 9. The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star poked fun at herself, her family, and Kanye West from the start. Kim began her SNL monologue by saying, “I'm excited to be here tonight to show you that I am so much more than just a pretty face, great hair, great makeup, amazing tits, and a perfect butt… a lot. more than that reference photo my sisters showed their plastic surgeons. She continued, “But the only thing I'm really proud of is that no one can call me a gold digger. Honestly, I'm not even sure how you become one. So I asked my mother's boyfriend, Corey [Gamble]. "Oh!
Kim Kardashian West’s Monologue! pic.twitter.com/t60b6ZC6cl
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) October 10, 2021
What was the reaction to Kim's concert on SNL? Vanity Fair called Kim's performance "surprisingly good" and The Daily Mail called her performance on SNL a "success." Early reviews of Kim's performance seem positive. Twitter had feelings about the KUWTK star's performance. Allana J. Barefield of the Boston Globe tweeted, "Kim Kardashian West strutted onto the 'Saturday Night Live' stage in a vibrant pink suit and proceeded to deliver a scathing and funny monologue."
Of course, Twitter also had some negative reviews. One user tweeted, “The #KimKardashianWest clips are [Face vomiting emoji]. But another wise user summed up Kim's performance perfectly: 'Impressed! Go Kim. Every scene tonight had great moments. Love her or hate her, Kim has it.
