Druski is putting his own spin on one of the year’s most talked-about documentaries, using his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live to take on Nathan Fielder’s role before portraying Elizabeth Holmes himself, complete with whiteface.
The sketch, titled “Dru Can See Everything,” aired during Saturday night’s episode, with Druski stepping into Fielder’s role in an alternate version of events where she contacted him first. Midway through the skit, he switched things up and took on his own portrayal of Holmes.
During his opening monologue, Druski hinted that he might use whiteface, joking that although he had been warned against swearing or painting his face, he couldn’t make any guarantees. He previously went viral for dressing up as Erika Kirk, the widow of slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
Kirk criticized him for “dressing up in whiteface,” while President Donald Trump suggested she should “sue his ass off.”
Druski, however, has stood by his comedic characters. During an interview with CBS Mornings, he referenced legendary comedians who paved the way before him.
“The greats have done it like Eddie Murphy… Martin Lawrence,” he said, adding, “I never go and punch down.”
Druski made history as the first online content creator to host Saturday Night Live. The Strokes also returned as musical guests for the fifth time, performing “Lonely in the Future.”
Emma Stone, who stars alongside Druski in the upcoming romantic comedy The Catch, made a surprise appearance, alongside Senator-elect James Talarico.
Up next for Druski is his Netflix series Collect & Praise, which is scheduled to premiere in December. The release comes a month after he brought the controversial whiteface character that sparked backlash from Kirk and others to the SNL stage.
