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‘SNL’ mocks Shawn Mendes, Reba McEntire and celebrity election endorsements
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‘SNL’ mocks Shawn Mendes, Reba McEntire and celebrity election endorsements

The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured numerous election-related jokes, including a bit about celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the race.

During the “Weekend Update” segment, Heidi Gardner pretended to be Reba McEntire while sitting at the table with Colin Jost, avoiding mentioning which candidate she supports.

‘Isn’t that what everyone wants to know? Who supports Bad Bunny? Who is Reba voting for?” Gardner, 41, said.

Heidi Gardner and Colin Jost. NBC/SNL
Heidi Gardner as Reba McEntire. NBC/SNL

“Well, the thing is, call me Shawn Mendes because I still haven’t figured it out,” the comedian added, referencing Mendes’ recent comments about the speculation about his sexuality.

Jost, 42, asked Gardner’s McEntire if he was “undecided” and pointed out that the election is next week.

Shawn Mendes at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Getty Images
Shawn Mendes will perform at the Rock In Rio Festival in Brazil in September 2024. Getty Images

“Well look, I’m from a small town called McAlester, Oklahoma, and we’re not coming to a decision anytime soon,” Gardner replied. “We actually have a saying: If you think the milk has gone bad, give it another sip.”

Gardner further joked, “When I’m on ‘The Voice,’ I don’t know if the person singing is a Republican or a Democrat. All I care about is that they’re Team Reba, not Team Snoop Diggity Dog, Michael Souffle, or the blonde Japanese woman from No Doubt.

Heidi Gardner impersonates Reba McEntire on ‘SNL’. NBC/SNL

Asked whether she would vote for Trump, 78, or Harris, 60, Gardner said: “Why can’t they both be president? Like our milk in McAlester – creamy and crunchy.”

“I don’t care if you’re white, purple, gay, black, skinny, fake boobs or stinky fluttering naturals. If you can sing, you’re Team Reba,” Gardner continued.

“Growing up, we didn’t even know what political parties were. We were Methodist atheist,” the comedian added. “Mom was a Republican and Dad was Pennywise – I’m a redhead, right? We didn’t have much.

Maya Rudolph and Kamala Harris on “SNL.” REUTERS

Our house had no water, so we had to drink Mom’s perfume. Mom worked 59 jobs just to keep us in school, and Dad only had one: feeding kids. My mother weighed only 75 pounds and 67 of those were breasts. But I saw her put on her best voting dress and crawl to the polls. Not because she couldn’t walk, but because those stinking nature animals swayed low back and forth.’

At the end of the segment, Gardner announced that she was voting on her phone by entering her Social Security number, credit card information, and a photo of “your red and curls,” while taking a photo under her pants.

Last night’s “SNL” was the show’s final episode before the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday. John Mulaney hosted while Chappell Roan was the musical guest.

Numerous celebrities have already announced who they are supporting in the race.

Donald Trump at a campaign rally in North Carolina on November 2. REUTERS

A-listers like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen, Eminem, Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio and Julia Roberts are pro-Harris, who made a cameo on “SNL” alongside her impersonator Maya Rudolph in the show’s cold opening .

Maya Rudolph and Kamala Harris on “SNL.” REUTERS

Trump, meanwhile, is supported by Jason Aldean, Elon Musk, Zachary Levi, Dr. Phil, Danica Patrick, Kid Rock, Amber Rose, Caitlyn Jenner and more.

The next episode of “SNL,” airing four days after the election, will be hosted by comedian Bill Burr.