What did 'SNL' make fun of in their recent sketch?

The 'SNL' sketch poked fun at the 'spirit tunnel' videos from 'The Jennifer Hudson Show'.

How did Nikki Glaser feel about dancing in the 'Jennifer Hudson Show' spirit tunnel?

Nikki Glaser, the host of the 'SNL' episode, said she felt 'trapped' and 'distressed' about the prospect of dancing in the spirit tunnel.

What was the fake medication featured in the 'SNL' sketch?

The sketch advertised a fictional antidepressant called 'Hudsacillin' that was marketed as a solution to 'spirit tunnel-related symptoms'.

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SNL Parodies 'Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel in Viral Sketch

9 Nov

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Summary

"SNL" mocked the "spirit tunnel" videos from "The Jennifer Hudson Show"
Nikki Glaser felt "trapped" and "distressed" about dancing in the tunnel
Sketch advertised a fake antidepressant "Hudsacillin" to cure "spirit tunnel-related symptoms"

SNL Parodies 'Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel in Viral Sketch

On November 5th, 2025, the popular sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" aired a segment that parodied the "spirit tunnel" videos from "The Jennifer Hudson Show." The sketch, which aired during Nikki Glaser's hosting episode, took a humorous jab at the viral dance routines that have become a signature part of Hudson's daytime talk show.

In the sketch, Glaser played a fictionalized version of herself who was struggling with the prospect of having to dance through the "Jennifer Hudson Show" spirit tunnel. Voiceover narration described the anxiety and dread that many celebrities reportedly feel about the experience, with Glaser herself admitting, "I love Jennifer Hudson, but as an uncoordinated white woman, I felt trapped. I tried practicing, but everything I came up with looked career-ending."