Maya Rudolph Reprises Beyoncé Role in ‘SNL’ Hot Ones Sketch

The last time Maya Rudolph hosted Saturday Night Live in March 2021, the show struck gold with one simple comedic premise: what if the seemingly unflappable musician Beyoncé had to go on Hot Ones? The internet interview show, where celebrity guests have to eat increasingly spicy chicken wings between each question, was a viral success because it brought out an unpredictable human side in its larger-than-life guests.

Since Rudolph had already perfected her Beyoncé impression as a cast member...