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Elmo's Lorne Michaels Impersonation Stuns Fans
28 Oct
Summary
- Elmo delivered a flawless impression of SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
- The impression occurred during a Sesame Street and SNL cast collaboration video.
- Fans on X reacted with surprise and amusement to Elmo's vocal talent.
Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street character, has recently impressed audiences with a remarkable impersonation of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. This surprising display of vocal talent occurred in a recent video collaboration between SNL cast members and Sesame Street. The clip humorously parodies the creative process behind SNL.
During the video, Elmo, dressed in a suit, delivers an impression of Michaels that has been widely praised. The performance has gone viral on X, with viewers expressing astonishment at its accuracy and comedic timing. Fans commented on the post, calling the impression "perfect" and "killing me so bad."
Ryan Dillon, the current puppeteer for Elmo, is credited for his skillful voice work in achieving this nuanced impression. The video also features other comedic moments, including Cookie Monster channeling Chris Farley and Oscar the Grouch delivering a "Debbie Downer" line.
Sesame Street is available on Netflix and PBS Kids stations, while Saturday Night Live airs new episodes on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET as part of the 2026 TV schedule.
