Saturday Night Live kicked off its cold open with a mock New York City mayoral debate that was crashed by President Donald Trump.

Miles Teller, who served as the nights host, portrayed candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. While introducing himself, Tellers Cuomo introduced himself as a born, bred New Yorker who knows this city like the back of a womans back.

Special guest Ramy Youssef was next introduced as Zohran Mamdani who said he was happy to be here, and Im ready to spend the next hour hearing my opponents pronounce my name in ways you couldnt begin to imagine. And I know some of you are out there scared of the idea of a young socialist Muslim mayor, he said, continuing, So allow me to put you at ease by smiling after every answer in a way that physically hurts my face.

Finally, Shane Gillis stepped into the role of Curtis Sliwa, which led them into the crux of the debate. The faux candidates answered various questions, including why they would want the worst job in the world, their go-to bagel orders and what theyd say to undecided voters.

Towards the end of their debate, James Austin Johnsons Trump made his grand appearance when the candidates where asked what the biggest problem theyd have to tackle as mayor, where he joked that he might as well become the next mayor of New York.

Its me! Johnsons Trump exclaimed. Yes, they can pretend this election is about housing and taxes, but we all know its about me, right? Cause Im gonna be very involved, very hands on. This guy knows about hands on, right, Cuomo?

Johnsons Trump even answered Kenan Thompsons (who portrayed the debate moderator) question about their go-to bagel orders, which he said is a Big Mac with a hole in the middle, to which he went on to reference his tenure living in the Big Apple.

And I may not live in New York anymore. Oh, but Im always watching, lurking in the shadows, much like the late, great Phantom of the Opera, he said. Terrible what happened to him in terms of opera, with regard to being burned by chandelier. Perhaps Ill add New York Mayor to my list of duties.

Come on, open up your mind. Let your fantasies unwind in this darkness which you know. The darkness of the music of the night, Johnsons Trump sang to close out the cold open.

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Saturday Night Live SNL (@nbcsnl) November 2, 2025 In the Eternity stars opening monologue, he notably spoke about losing his home in the Los Angeles wildfires at the beginning of the year.

A lot has happened since the last time that I hosted [SNL], Teller said. A few months ago, my wife and I lost our house in the Palisades fire. But dont worry, seriously, do not worry, were doing great.

But that experience has made me incredibly grateful to have so many places that I can call home, he added. But based on what happened to the last place that I called home, I just want to say, theres fire exits located there, there, there, he said while pointing to differing spots in the studio.

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Saturday Night Live SNL (@nbcsnl) November 2, 2025 Saturday night marked the second time Teller has served as an SNL host, where he was joined by Brandi Carlile as musical guest. His most recent appearance on the late night show was on Oct. 1, 2022, making it exactly three years and one month since his debut on the series.

Later in the night, Teller impersonated Jonathan and Drew Scott of the Property Brothers, in a pre-taped spoof that touched on the real-life demolition of the White Houses East Wing. There, they renovated the landmark and created a brand new ballroom.

This week, were taking on our biggest challenge yet: building the new White House ballroom, he said. Donald and Melania moved into this house nine years ago. They were evicted for four years, but they moved back in. Donald has a strong eye for interior design.

Tellers Property Brothers took the audience around the White House in the bit, where a string of Halloween decorations put up by Melania Trump (played by Chloe Fineman) were shown. Those are for Christmas,Finemans Melania asserted.

They clarified if Trump had a budget for the renovation, to which he responded, between $350 million and infinity.

It will be ready just in time for my third term, Johnsons Trump said of the addition to the White House, to which Finemans Melania responsed, Thats right! We want this to be our forever home.

Yes, because were not leaving, Johnsons Trump continued. Were going to be doing something called coup.

The bit ended with Tellers Property Brothers asking for their payment. Arent you guys from Canada? Johnsons Trump asked before calling in ICE to end the sketch.

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Saturday Night Live SNL (@nbcsnl) November 2, 2025 The Top Gun: Maverick star was the fourth host of season 51. Hell be followed by Nikki Glaser and Glen Powell as the next string of hosts in the next coming weeks. Sombr and Olivia Dean will join as musical guests on Nov. 8 and 15, respectively. Earlier this season, Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter took turns as hosts.

More to come.