Chloe Fineman's Emotional Confession

In a shocking revelation, Chloe Fineman, a cast member of Saturday Night Live, disclosed that she burst into tears due to an encounter with Elon Musk, who hosted the show back in May 2021. This confession follows a statement made by Bowen Yang during an episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, where he hinted at a mysterious host whose behavior left several cast members in tears just before a table read.

Bowen Yang's Teasing Remarks

While Yang chose not to name names at the time, Fineman quickly pointed the finger at Musk, whose recent criticisms of SNL prompted her candid response. Just over the weekend, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disdain for Dana Carvey's impression of him, claiming the show has been 'dying slowly for years' and accusing it of being out of touch with reality. He even dragged Vice President Kamala Harris into the conversation, criticizing her appearance on the show right before the election, indicating that it further damaged her campaign.

Fineman's Response and TikTok Video

In response to Musk's comments, Fineman recorded a now-deleted TikTok. "I just saw some news article about Elon Musk being butt-hurt about SNL and his impression, but clearly, he's watching the show. What are you talking about?" she said. She bravely admitted, "I’m gonna come out and say, at long last, that I’m the cast member that he made cry."

A Critical Encounter

Fineman vividly recounted how she spent all night perfecting a sketch only to face Musk’s blunt critique. "I was so excited… and you stared at me like you were firing me from Tesla. You said, 'It's not funny,'" she remembered, highlighting how nerve-wracking it was to be on the receiving end of Musk’s notorious intensity. “Then you started pawing through my script, flipping each page, saying, 'I didn’t laugh once, not one time.'"

A Positive Outcome

Despite her emotional experience with Musk, Fineman revealed that the sketch did eventually air, resulting in a surprisingly positive experience from a rough beginning. She noted that the billionaire was "really funny" in the skit, but couldn’t resist throwing some shade back his way: "Have a little manners here, sir."

Cultural Implications

This drama adds another chapter to Elon Musk's already controversial tenure in the entertainment spotlight, as he continues to be both a magnet for praise and a lightning rod for criticism. As SNL remains a cultural touchstone, the interactions between its cast and high-profile hosts highlight the sometimes turbulent blending of celebrity and comedy.

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