Ariana DeBose/Bleachers

I'm giving this episode 3 stars and that's for Bleachers. They weren't even supposed to perform, but it was great seeing real musicians playing real instruments. Nice job!

To the episode itself, there was just nothing funny about it. I've wondered as of late, "Is it really the acting / cast, or is it just bad writing?"

I think it's just bad writing. The host is a talented actress, they just gave her nothing compelling or funny to say.

The opening monologue portended the whole night: Kate McKinnon wanders onto the stage to ham it up with her weird Ellen contortions and bad Broadway singing, to completely take over the bit from the star. Unnecessary and not funny, like the whole night.