Teyana Taylor is set to make her debut as the host of Saturday Night Live for the first time on January 24, 2026. To build excitement for her appearance, Taylor showcased her impressive impression of Angela Bassett in a promo clip released on January 21.
In the clip, Taylor interacts with cast member Ashley Padilla, who hilariously complains about injuring herself while trying to replicate Taylor’s famous dance from Kanye West’s 2016 “Fade” music video. In a humorous exchange, Taylor playfully questions Padilla’s dance technique, asking, “Why you humping the floor so hard?”
Padilla then discovers via text that her fellow cast member, Andrew Dismukes, has eaten her chicken parmesan that she had been saving. Taylor, embodying her comedic persona, responds dramatically, implying that Dismukes will regret his actions. The promo escalates when Taylor channels Bassett’s iconic character from the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale. Dressed in a nightgown and robe, she humorously tears apart Dismukes’ office, throwing his items into a cart and setting them ablaze, while passionately mimicking Bassett’s famous line, “This mother sucker’s psychotic.”
Taylor’s hosting gig follows a week after Saturday Night Live’s return for its 2026 season, which featured an episode hosted by Finn Wolfhard with a performance by A$AP Rocky. With Taylor’s energetic style and ability to blend comedy with music, fans are eagerly anticipating her SNL performance this weekend, along with musical guest Geese.
This upcoming episode is expected to showcase not only Taylor’s hosting abilities but also her unique flair for entertainment, making it a must-watch for audiences tuning in.