8legs: Saturday night live season 51 opening monologue

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Nikki Glaser's SNL monologue heavily divides fans — here's why

Nikki Glaser hosted SNL for the show’s 51st season, delivering an opening monologue that sparked debate among fans.
Viewers split on the monologue, with some praising its edginess and others saying it went too far.
Some fans felt the crowd’s energy contributed to a lower-energy mood during the monologue.
Nikki Glaser’s partner, Chris Convy, commented that jokes about their relationship are allowed if they land well.
The episode followed a season high 7.1 rating earlier in the season, with this episode scoring lower at 5.8.
The show’s narrative included familiar SNL elements, with some sketches noted as contributing to mixed reactions.
The episode featured a return appearance by Pete Davidson and other familiar dynamics.
The monologue touched on sensitive topics, including healthcare, rape, race, and trafficking.
The article cites mixed social media reactions as a gauge of reception.
Nikki Glaser’s year included hosting the Golden Globes, which influenced expectations for SNL.

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