Mk.gee’s Mysterious Debut on Saturday Night Live
Mk.gee brought an air of mystery to Studio 8H during his Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on Nov. 9.
Captivating Performances by Mk.gee
The enigmatic 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist delivered captivating performances of his songs “Alesis” and “Rockman” on the long-running comedy sketch show, hosted by comedian Bill Burr.
Mk.gee’s Musical Journey
During his first performance of the evening, Mk.gee (born Mike Gordon) took the stage in a dimly lit setting to deliver a haunting rendition of “Alesis” from his 2024 debut album, Two Star & The Dream Police. Later in the episode, he returned for a powerful performance of “Rockman,” joined by fellow musicians Zack Sekoff and Andrew Aged.
Upcoming Events and Collaborations
Currently on a world tour, Mk.gee will be heading to Australia in December. He also recently revealed he’s been working in the studio on Justin Bieber‘s upcoming album.
Charli XCX Takes the Stage on SNL
SNL will return on Nov. 16, with pop star Charli XCX pulling double duty as both host and musical guest. While the Brat hitmaker has appeared as the musical guest twice before, this will be her first time hosting the show.
Charli XCX in the Spotlight
SNL has certainly kept Charli in the spotlight, especially in her Brat era. In the season premiere, cast member Bowen Yang even dressed in full Charli drag for a sketch in which he portrayed the pop star hosting her own Talk Talk Show.
Charli XCX’s Impression of SNL Sketch
Even Charli herself was impressed by the sketch. Speaking with Howard Stern, the singer shared that she thought Yang did “a great job” portraying her. “I think SNL is iconic,” she said. “We had a feeling it was coming, so we were really excited about it. I love Bowen… I was actually really impressed with the hair texture. I thought it was a great wig. It was good, it was cool.”
Watch Mk.gee’s SNL Performances
Watch Mk.gee’s SNL performances below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes.
FAQs
Q: When did Mk.gee make his debut on Saturday Night Live?
A: Mk.gee made his debut on Saturday Night Live on Nov. 9.
Q: Who hosted the episode where Mk.gee performed?
A: Comedian Bill Burr hosted the episode where Mk.gee performed on Saturday Night Live.
Q: What songs did Mk.gee perform on SNL?
A: Mk.gee performed “Alesis” and “Rockman” on Saturday Night Live.
Q: When will Charli XCX host and perform on SNL?
A: Charli XCX will host and perform on SNL on Nov. 16.
Q: What did Charli XCX think of Bowen Yang’s portrayal of her on SNL?
A: Charli XCX was impressed by Bowen Yang’s portrayal of her on SNL and thought he did a great job.
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