Host Kenan Thompson flipped the switch at the 2022 Emmy Awards by opening up with a song and dance number.
The Saturday Night Live star kicked off festivities by dancing to the Friends theme song, lip-syncing along to The Brady Bunch opening credits before getting down to the ominous themes of Law & Order and Game of Thrones.
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But if the stars thought they were all safe from Thompson's jokes and jibes as he danced and sand away, they were mistaken.
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Soon enough, the 44-year-old had some stars in his firing line, such as Leonardo DiCaprio.
"Zendaya turned 26 last week," Thompson began his joke she pointed to the actress in the crowd. "Weird age in Hollywood – young enough to be a Hollywood student, but too old to date Leonardo DiCaprio."
Thompson also subtly referenced the moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, which was co-hosted by actress and director Regina Hall.
"Regina Hall fresh off hosting gig at the Oscars," Thompson said, before this cheeky comment: "Surprise she's at another awards show. You're brave."
And veteran actors Martin Short and Steve Martin from Only Murders in the Building, were also in Thompson's sights.
"Martin Short and Steve Martin seated at the front," he pointed out of the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series nominees. "If they win, it will take 15 minutes to walk up front."
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Title: Host Kenan Thompson breaks out in song and dance before roasting A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Short and Steve Martin
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Published Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:09:00 GMT
