BridgertonActor jokes about his newfound heart-throb status as he makes his hosting debut on US comedy show
Sun 21 Feb 2021 04.27 EST
The Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page poked fun at his newfound heart-throb status as he made his Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosting debut.
The British-Zimbabwean actor, 31, shot to fame in December after playing the Duke of Hastings in Netflixs raunchy period drama.
As well as an army of fans, the role has earned Page a Screen Actors Guild awards nomination. He also became the latest host of the long-running US comedy show SNL.
Page opened the episode with a joke about risque Bridgerton, describing it as the show that made everyone turn to their mums and say, you know what, never mind, I dont think we should watch this together.
Page said fans may associate him with his smouldering, sensual character, before insisting Im just a regular guy.
Regé-Jean Page on SNL
He was then interrupted by SNL stars Aidy Bryant and Ego Nwodim, who pretended to swoon over him. I have been getting a lot of this energy lately, Page said. But you can both relax I am nothing like my character the duke. Im actually quite shy.
That prompted a blast of romantic music as Page smouldered down the camera. After more swooning from Bryant and Nwodim, Page again insisted he and the duke were completely separate.
Ladies, I hate to break it to you but I am actually just kind of a nerd. I nerd out on music, I sing silly little songs, he said. Page then broke out into a cover of the love song Unchained Melody, before SNLs Chloe Fineman arrived dressed as Daphne, his Bridgerton love interest.
After more female attention, Page pointed to his other career highlights. He said: Im happy to play the duke, Ive been around for a while though. I was in Roots, Ive played high-flying lawyers. Yet somehow, people just want me to be this guy who says I burn for you.
Wrapping up his monologue, Page praised Bridgertons diverse cast. I am genuinely so happy this show has connected with so many people during lockdown. Especially people who dont normally get to see themselves as romantic leads on television.
Regé-Jean Pages monologue on SNL
One of the first sketches Page starred in was about the popularity of Olivia Rodrigos No 1 hit song Drivers License.
In a sketch inspired by the sea shanties trend on TikTok, Page played the eccentric captain of a whaling ship, while the Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny the episodes musical guest starred as the inept navigator.
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