In a candid and now-deleted TikTok post, actress and comedian Chloe Fineman opened up about her emotional encounter with Elon Musk during his appearance as a host on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) back in May 2021. Fineman expressed that Musk's behavior made her "burst into tears," sharing a moment that was both surprising and uncomfortable.

The drama surrounding Elon Musk on SNL has been reignited following a comment made by Fineman’s co-star Bowen Yang during a recent episode of "Watch What Happens Live." He recounted an incident where a male host made several cast members cry during a table-read because he disapproved of their ideas, describing the experience as “terrible.” While Yang did not name Musk directly, the connection was quickly made by fans and media outlets.

In her TikTok video, Fineman candidly acknowledged Musk after he criticized Dana Carvey's impersonation of him, as well as shared his thoughts that SNL has been "dying slowly" over the years for being out of touch. "OK, I just saw some news article about Elon Musk being butt-hurt about SNL and his impression. But you are clearly watching the show. Like, what are you talking about?" she said at the start of her video.

In a moment of vulnerability, she claimed, “I’m the cast member that he made cry. Maybe there are others.” Fineman described how she felt genuinely excited about a sketch she had prepared for Musk. However, when she approached him to discuss it, his cold reaction left her feeling dismissed, as he reportedly looked at her "like you were firing me from Tesla" and brushed off her work by saying it “wasn't funny.”

Recalling the encounter, Fineman shared, “I waited for you to be like, ‘Ha ha, jk.’ No. Then you started pawing through my script, flipping each page, being like, ‘I didn’t laugh once, not one time.’” Despite this heartbreaking moment, she noted that her sketch ultimately aired on the show and she enjoyed the experience overall, adding, “I thought you were really funny in it. But, you know, have a little manners here, sir.”

As the public digests this behind-the-scenes revelation, fans are left questioning the fine line between constructive criticism and the kind of behavior that can deeply affect those working in comedy. Elon Musk has often been known for his unconventional ways and outspoken opinions, but this incident sheds light on the dynamics of hosting a popular show like SNL.

Whether this will lead to a public apology from Musk or more responses from Fineman remains to be seen. The world watches as these two high-profile personalities navigate the complexities of talent and temperament on national television.