Teyana Taylor Delivers Frustrating Musical Flight Announcements in Hilarious ‘SNL’ Sketch: Watch

Teyana Taylor's "Gate Agents" Sketch on SNL is Hilarious and Musically Challenged

In a comedic twist, singer Teyana Taylor appeared as a gate agent alongside Kenan Thompson on Saturday Night Live (SNL), delivering frustrating flight updates through comical songs and dance routines. The sketch, which aired on January 24th, played off the winter storms currently sweeping the US.

Thompson's character, dressed in airport attire, tries to ease the frustration of delayed passengers by breaking into song. Taylor joins in as her partner "Shrimp & Grits," trading verses with Thompson over a 1980s-style R&B beat. Their rendition of an update about further flight delays was met with groans from waiting passengers.

As the sketch progresses, Thompson delivers lines such as, "Listen, we don’t make the rules, we just sing 'em to you." The skit culminates with the plane's pilot emerging and announcing that the aircraft's missing wings have been found – but he's too drunk to fly.

Taylor has recently showcased her acting skills in films like "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, earning critical acclaim. She also received a best R&B album nomination for "Escape Room" ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Up next on SNL is actor Alexander Skarsgård hosting and Cardi B as the musical guest in an episode airing on January 31st.
 
omg, i'm dyin over this sketch!!! 🤣 Teyana Taylor and Kenan Thompson are a match made in comedy heaven! I mean, who needs actual flight updates when you can just bust out some sick dance moves and R&B vibes? 😂 But for real tho, that line about not making the rules but singing them to u is EVERYTHING 💁‍♀️. And can we talk about how hilarious it was when the pilot showed up drunk 🍻?! I'm loving SNL right now!
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around Teyana Taylor's SNL sketch 🤣. I mean, who comes up with this stuff? It was hilarious to see her and Kenan Thompson go back and forth like that, especially the part where they're just making stuff up as they go along 😂. But at the same time, it felt really musically...off? Like, what's an R&B beat doing in a sketch about flight updates? It was all over the place 🤷‍♀️. I guess you can't win 'em all, right? And kudos to Taylor for trying something new - even if it didn't quite take off (pun intended). Can't wait to see what she does next!
 
omg u guys i just watched this sketch with Teyana Taylor on SNL and i'm DYING 😂💥 she's so funny!! but honestly, kenan thompson stole the show for me 🤣 I love how they incorporated the winter storm vibes into the sketch, it was like they were totally in the zone weather-wise ☃️ But omg, that part where pilott gets drunk and can't fly 🚫😂 is just... no. i mean, Teyana's singing wasn't my fave, but she's def got skills as an actress from her movies like "One Battle After Another" 💖
 
omg I just tried this new winged sock thingy from Athleta 🤣 it's so comfy! and you know what's wild, they have a sale on 'em right now! anyway back to Teyana Taylor, I'm kinda surprised she got roasted in that sketch but hey at least her song game is still strong 💁‍♀️ I mean have you seen her in those Leonardo DiCaprio movies? girl can act 🎬
 
I just watched this sketch and I'm like, have you ever noticed how our expectations of entertainment can be so tied to reality? Like, we're used to experiencing life through a lens that's already been filtered by someone else's perspective. And then there's Teyana Taylor's "Gate Agents" on SNL... it's just this whole other world where the rules are broken and song and dance become the primary means of communication.

It's almost like, can we learn to see the beauty in this chaos? In the imperfections? Because, honestly, I think that's what made the sketch work – it was so unapologetically absurd. And Taylor's performance, man... she just owns that stage with her confidence and charisma 💁‍♀️🎤

But at the same time, can we also acknowledge how ridiculous some of the lines are? Like, "Listen, we don't make the rules, we just sing 'em to you"? 😂 It's almost like, we're so desperate for connection in a world that's increasingly complex and overwhelming. We crave these silly songs and dances as a way to momentarily escape the anxiety of everyday life.

Anyway, what do I think? 🤔
 
omg I just watched that sketch and my jaw dropped 🤣 I don't know how they come up with this stuff but it's hilarious... I mean, who writes this stuff? anyway, Teyana Taylor is super talented but I'm not surprised she got roasted on SNL lol. speaking of which, has anyone seen those new iPhone 15 specs? I heard they're so thin you can barely see the screen 📱
 
OMG, Teyana Taylor's comedy skills are on point 🤣, I loved her energy with Kenan Thompson, but honestly, that R&B beat was a bit cringeworthy 😂... can you imagine hearing that song stuck in your head for days? 🎵 and those dance moves though, Shrimp & Grits is a new favorite of mine 🍲🕺. TBH, I think she should stick to acting, her singing voice just didn't quite translate to comedy 😅, but still got some serious laughs out of me 💥
 
Omg I love Teyana Taylor's energy but that flight update sketch was kinda cringy lol her singing didn't exactly match the R&B vibe 🎤😂 the whole thing was so over-the-top it was like she's trying too hard to be funny like Kenan Thompson's character is just straight up trolling those passengers 🙄 still though I'm rooting for Teyana in all her projects especially that Leonardo DiCaprio film she's going to crush it 💪
 
I'm so done with Teyana Taylor's "Gate Agents" sketch, it was literally cringeworthy! I mean, who thought singing about flight delays would be funny? 🤦‍♂️ The only thing that had me laughing was Kenan Thompson's over-the-top reactions to the whole thing. And don't even get me started on the musical part – it sounded like she was trying to sing in a room full of cats 😹. I mean, I love Teyana Taylor's music, but this sketch just wasn't her thing. And btw, I'm not buying that they're actually hosting SNL anytime soon...
 
I gotta say, that Teyana Taylor was WILD in her gate agent sketch 🤣🛫️ but, bruh, her singing game was whack 😂🎤 I mean, Kenan Thompson was carrying that whole segment by himself. Still, it's always fun to see celebrities try new things and have a good laugh at their own expense 👏🏽. And hey, if she can spit bars like that, maybe she should start rapping full-time 🤷‍♀️
 
omg I was DYING laughing during that sketch lol Teyana Taylor's singing voice tho 🤣🎶 she should've just sticked to dancing, tbh. Kenan Thompson is a genius for keeping it funny though! 👏 the part where the pilot shows up tipsy was pure comedy gold 💀 meanwhile, I'm loving how SNL is still pushing the envelope with their sketches 📺 Alexander Skarsgård hosting & Cardi B as the musical guest? Can't wait for that one too 🤩
 
I was like lol at that Teyana Taylor sketch with Kenan Thompson on SNL! The whole thing was just so funny, but you know what's even funnier? She doesn't actually sing or dance well in real life . Like, I get it, the sketch was meant to be comedic and all, but when you watch her performances in "One Battle After Another" or on stage, she seems way more confident with her R&B vibes. Maybe they just wanted to poke fun at herself a bit? Either way, that skit was super entertaining, even if it wasn't exactly the most musically impressive performance .
 
Omg yaaas Teyana Taylor was HILARIOUS as a gate agent!!! I mean, who else can make you laugh AND sing R&B at the same time? 🤣🎶 And Kenan Thompson's jokes were SO fire! 😂 He's always killing it on SNL. But, for real though, Teyana's musical skills (or lack thereof) kinda showed in that sketch... 🙈 I mean, can't she just stick to singing her hit songs instead of trying to rap and sing at the same time? And what's with the ending tho? Missing wings? Like, what? 😂 But overall, it was a hilarious episode and I'm so down for more Teyana Taylor and Kenan Thompson collabs! 👯‍♀️
 
omg i just watched this gate agents sketch on snl 🤣😂 teyana taylor and kenan thompson are hilarious together! but, gotta be real... musically speaking it was a bit of a mess 😳 that r&b beat didn't quite mesh with the humor. still, taylor's got some serious acting chops - i loved her in one battle after another 💁‍♀️🎥 and now she's getting recognition for her music too 🎶👏
 
omg, I died lol @ Teyana Taylor's gate agent sketch 😂🛫️ I mean, who else can make a ridiculous song about flight delays sound so funny? 🎶 Kenan Thompson is hella good at playing the annoying airport dude, though 🤣. And that line "we just sing 'em to you" 🤣😂 I'm pretty sure I'd be singing along too if I was stuck in a delayed flight 😅. Can't wait to see what else Teyana's got up her sleeve, she seems like a total talented actress and singer 💖
 
I'm still chuckling about that Teyana Taylor gate agent sketch 😂. I mean, who needs a script when you've got great comedic timing? 🤣 But for real, she's been killing it lately – "Escape Room" is such a vibe 💃. And have you seen her in "One Battle After Another"? She totally slays alongside Leo 🦈. SNL always knows how to bring the funny, and I'm excited for Alexander Skarsgård's hosting gig 👊!
 
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