What was Leslie Jones' idea for playing Donald Trump on SNL?

According to the article, Leslie Jones wanted to play Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live in 2017 when Alec Baldwin was rumored to be leaving the role. She lobbied Lorne Michaels, the show's head honcho, to let her portray the president.

Who does the best impression of Lorne Michaels, according to Leslie Jones?

Jones revealed that her former SNL castmate Bill Hader is the best impressionist of Lorne Michaels, especially when he does the producer in the shower, complete with Michaels' signature "Ah, beep beep, beep beep" catchphrase.

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Leslie Jones' Hilarious Trump Sketch Leaves SNL Boss Laughing Uncontrollably

Q: How did Lorne Michaels react to Leslie Jones' Trump sketch?

The article states that Michaels was unable to hold back his laughter during the filming of the sketch, where Jones, playing herself, tries to convince her SNL castmates that she should portray Trump. Michaels, who was also portrayed in the sketch, was "dying" with laughter.

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Summary

Leslie Jones lobbied to play Trump on SNL in 2017
Her sketch about convincing Lorne Michaels cracked him up
Bill Hader's impression of Michaels in the shower is a favorite

Leslie Jones' Hilarious Trump Sketch Leaves SNL Boss Laughing Uncontrollably

According to a recent interview, comedian Leslie Jones once had a hilarious sketch on Saturday Night Live that left the show's legendary producer Lorne Michaels in hysterics. In 2017, Jones was eager to play Donald Trump on the show, as Alec Baldwin was rumored to be leaving the role. She lobbied Michaels to let her take on the part, even barging into his office in a Trump costume and wig, saying, "Lornie, baby, I have a huge idea, bigly."

In the resulting pre-taped sketch, Jones, playing herself, tries to convince her SNL castmates that she should portray the president. When she enters Michaels' office, the sketch depicts the producer (also played by himself) firmly telling her "it's not gonna happen." Jones then proceeds to berate and shove Michaels, with the entire cast and crew, including Michaels, unable to hold back their laughter.