Martin Short Delivers Hilarious Roast of Colin Jost, Steve Martin, and Al Pacino in New SNL Teaser

Martin Short, known for his sharp wit and comedic timing, is back as the host of Saturday Night Live‘s holiday special, airing on December 21, 2024. In a teaser for the show, the actor took the opportunity to roast some of his most famous friends, including SNL cast member Colin Jost, Hollywood legend Steve Martin, and iconic actor Al Pacino. Short’s jabs are all in good fun, showcasing his comedic talent while poking light-hearted fun at his celebrity friends.

Short’s Hilarious Holiday Teaser

Short’s return to SNL marks his third time hosting the show solo, and his fifth overall appearance. In a festive teaser, Short is joined by SNL cast members Ashley Padilla, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker. Together, they help Short wrap presents for his celebrity friends, though things take a comical turn as the gifts reveal nothing inside. Short explains that the empty boxes are a symbolic gesture, noting that the cast members cannot be included on his “A-list.”

The teaser quickly turns into a roast of some well-known figures, with Short targeting his longtime collaborators in the most playful of ways.

Colin Jost Roasted for His Personality

First up on Short’s hit list is SNL‘s Weekend Update co-anchor, Colin Jost. Holding up a self-help book titled How to Develop a Personality, Short humorously claims that Jost needs it because “Cocaine calls him ‘the challenge.’” The jab, of course, is all in jest, a playful way of poking fun at Jost’s public persona as a somewhat reserved comedian.

Al Pacino and His New Fatherhood

Short’s roast then takes aim at Hollywood star Al Pacino, who recently became a father again at the age of 84. In the teaser, Short presents Pacino with a baby rattle, but not for his newborn. Instead, he jokingly quips, “Now this baby rattle is for Al Pacino. Not his baby,” highlighting Pacino’s unexpected fatherhood at an advanced age. The playful remark adds a touch of humor to the holiday special, emphasizing Short’s knack for mixing light-hearted personal digs with comedy.

Steve Martin and His Pale Complexion

Lastly, Short turns his attention to his Father of the Bride co-star, Steve Martin. He hands Martin a bottle of suntan lotion, claiming it’s “SPF Infinity” because “Steve is whiter than a Coldplay meet and greet. His blood type is mayonnaise.” This humorous jibe has become a familiar bit in the duo’s comedy routine, with Martin’s famously pale skin often being the target of playful remarks from his friends.

A Comedic Wrap-Up

To wrap up the teaser, Short delivers a final punchline involving his children—Katherine, Oliver, and Henry. He presents them with glamorous photos of himself as “beneficiaries,” alluding to his own self-deprecating sense of humor. When the cast members attempt to thank him with a hug, Short humorously recoils and insists, “Don’t touch me. It’s Merry Christmas—from a distance.”

Short’s upcoming Saturday Night Live appearance promises to be a holiday special full of laughs, with musical guest Hozier joining the show. The special will air at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, marking the end of SNL’s 2024 season.

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