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Michael Che Claims He Almost Quit ‘SNL’ Over Joke About Salsa

NO LAUGHING MATTER

The corny quip was made by Michael Che’s ‘Weekend Update’ sidekick, Colin Jost.

Clay Walker
Clay Walker
Colin Jost and Michael Che during the “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update segment on May 18, 2024.
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