Jack Black Somersaults and Sings About ‘SNL’ Return in Opening Monologue: ’20 Years Ago I Hosted This Freakin’ Show’ 

Jack Black is hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the first time in nearly 20 years — and he kicked off tonight’s episode with a song about his return as host.

Black began his opening monologue by jokingly announcing that he was quitting the hosting gig. “I know, it’s the first time ever a host has quit in the middle of the monologue. But that’s kinda cool — it’s the first time it’s ever happened,” he told the audience.

A guitar riff then began playing in the background, and Black was handed a microphone, instantly giving him the “power to host again.” He somersaulted on stage before breaking into song: “I’m back! I’m back on ‘Saturday Night Live’ again. Jack Black! I’m hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ again. Twenty years ago I hosted this freakin’ show.”

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