‘SNL’ Standouts Ashley Padilla & Marcello Hernández Talk Season 51’s Most Iconic Sketches And The Desire To “Try New Things” After Milestone 50th With Director Liz Patrick – Contenders TV
By Katie Campione
Published on April 25, 2026.
The masterminds behind NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) season 51 have hosted a panel to discuss the process behind keeping the show's sketch comedy engine running after over five decades. The panel included discussion of some of the most iconic sketches of the season, including Hernández's Sebastian Maniscalco impression and Padilla's mom confessions bit. Padilla admitted she was initially nervous about her comedic chops, but has since become one of the show’s most integral players. The two comedians were also joined by SNL director Liz Patrick, who expressed excitement for experimentation in the 51st edition of the series.
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