Elon Musk is getting mixed reviews for hosting SNL episode that hasn’t even happened yet

Saturday Night Live, though not because of his performance.The business tycoon was the latest guest host of the long-running live variety show on Saturday (May 8), with Forbes  now reporting the Tesla and SpaceX CEO experienced the drop on Thursday.

Elon Musk took social media by storm over the weekend when he hosted Saturday Night Live. His girlfriend Grimes also made a cameo appearance as Princess Peach in a skit and the couple in general had a great time.

Twitter account, which has more than 50 million followers, and the tweets that led some critics to object to his being invited to host the show.“Look, I know I sometimes say or post strange things, but that’s just how my brain works,” he said.Then Musk added a boast that got his biggest laugh of the night, and an applause break from the studio audience.“To anyone who’s been offended, I just want to say I reinvented electric cars, and I’m sending people to Mars in a rocket ship,” Musk said.

 SNL hosted by Elon Musk saw the show enjoy a sharp ratings jump.Deadline reports that the telecast from last Saturday (May 8) drew a 4.7 household Live+Same Day rating in the 44 metered local markets, and a 2.7 adults 18-49 rating in the 25 markets with local people meters.Musk’s episode falls just below the ones hosted by comedians Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle in terms of ratings.

Twitter account, which has more than 50 million followers, and the tweets that led some critics to object to his being invited to host the show.“Look, I know I sometimes say or post strange things, but that’s just how my brain works,” he said.Then Musk added a boast that got his biggest laugh of the night, and an applause break from the studio audience.“To anyone who’s been offended, I just want to say I reinvented electric cars, and I’m sending people to Mars in a rocket ship,” Musk said.

Elon Musk took over the Studio 8H stage over the weekend for his Saturday Night Live debut — and it certainly was an interesting episode.

made the claim during his opening monologue on Saturday’s episode, while publicly revealing his diagnosis for the first time.“I’m actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s [syndrome] to host. Or at least the first to admit it,” Musk told the audience.But others on social media were quick to point out that the distinction belonged to Aykroyd, who returned in 2003 for hosting duties.“Dan Aykroyd is autistic and hosted SNL in 2003.

Elon Musk made his debut as “Saturday Night Live” host on May 8, and during his monologue dropped a revelation: he has Asperger syndrome.

Elon Musk's gig as this week’s "Saturday Night Live" guest host drew some surprisingly positive reactions from viewers on Twitter. The SpaceX and Tesla founder's casting choice brought criticism from those who felt the show was celebrating a man for his exorbitant wealth in a time of income inequality.

Saturday Night Live included him revealing that he’s been diagnosed with Asperger’s, his vision for the future and more – watch it below.The tech billionaire presented last night’s (May 8) show despite disapproval from its regular cast upon his booking.

Tonight on SNL, Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che got a friendly jab in at host Elon Musk, also touching on former president Donald Trump’s new website and more.

The public will see a different side of Elon Musk, 49, when he hosts Saturday Night Live — and the Tesla CEO is “eager” to “make fun” of himself. “Elon has been extremely professional and has completely been on board with sketch ideas and has impressed the cast especially Pete Davidson and Colin Jost,” a source close to the show spills to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY, naming two of SNL‘s best known cast members.

Elon Musk, 49, is set to make his Saturday Night Live debut this week — and the host has struck up an unlikely friendship with musical guest Miley Cyrus, 27. While Miley has both hosted and performed on past shows, the Plastic Hearts singer has decided she “doesn’t want to take away” from Elon’s first time on the show.

Elon Musk will be hosting the upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live this weekend and NBC has released the first promo featuring him!

Ever since it was confirmed that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be guest hosting on Saturday Night Live, fans went into a frenzy mode. SNL will have the world's second-richest man, hosting for the first time, in the upcoming episode of the 46th season of the show.

would be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on May 8.His hosting gig prompted outrage from some “SNL” cast members, though they won’t be forced to act alongside him, according to sources. And the show will go on, as Musk — who can’t seem to understand what the fuss is about — has called on his loyal Twitter followers for skit ideas.But Musk is not the only controversial guest to appear on the NBC sketch comedy show.