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Inde Navarrette Hosts 'SNL' with MCU Role Tease and Shane Gillis Joke

Actress debuts as SNL host, jokes about Shane Gillis and previews MCU role.

New York Editorial News Desk October 31, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Navarrette joked about Shane Gillis' sexist monologue during her SNL hosting debut.
  • She teased her upcoming MCU role as Rogue in X-Men.
  • Navarrette and Hernandez appeared in multiple sketches, including a Delta commercial and a Spanish soap opera.

Inde Navarrette made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut this weekend, following her role in the film Obsession. During the episode, she teased her upcoming role as Rogue in the X-Men franchise, noting the physical demands of the part.

Navarrette made a joke about Shane Gillis' recent opening monologue, quipping, 'So, every morning, I put on my little whore outfit and hit the gym.' The line drew laughter from the audience.

In addition to her hosting duties, Navarrette appeared in several sketches, including a fake Delta commercial where she impersonated a social media famous woman who claimed, 'She is not real!'.

Navarrette also played Dane in The Uninterested Woman Dating Show, a role she described as one of the f*ckboy contestants. She also starred in a sketch titled The Inventor, where she portrayed an inventor’s wife dealing with a robot named PD-44.

In another sketch, Nav,rette and Marcello Hernandez played Spanish soap opera stars attempting to integrate Sprite Cherry Lime Habanero into their scene, leading to a chaotic and darkly comedic ending.

The episode also featured Gracie Abrams as the musical guest, marking her second appearance on the show since her 2024 debut.

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