{"id":22134,"date":"2025-02-18T23:32:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T23:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22134"},"modified":"2025-02-18T23:32:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T23:32:44","slug":"why-tom-hanks-stormed-out-of-snl-with-wife-as-trump-supporters-fume-over-maga-joke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22134","title":{"rendered":"Why Tom Hanks ‘stormed out’ of SNL with wife as Trump supporters fume over MAGA joke"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tom Hanks set tongues wagging for multiple reasons during his appearance on\u00a0Saturday Night Live’s\u00a0<\/em>50th Anniversary show at the weekend.<\/p>\n

One move made by the\u00a0Hollywood<\/a>\u00a0veteran, 68, left\u00a0Republicans<\/a>\u00a0raging, as he appeared to be poking fun at\u00a0Donald Trump<\/a>‘s ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan, while another saw him and\u00a0wife<\/a>\u00a0Rita storming off the set.<\/p>\n

But what exactly happened to trigger such a hotly-discussed sequence of events?<\/p>\n

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Hanks poked fun at MAGA voters (Chris Haston\/NBC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

For those out of the loop, a whole host of huge-name stars banded together this weekend (16 Feb) to celebrate five decades of the live comedy series, including\u00a0Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds<\/a>, Jenna Ortega, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Momoa and\u00a0Kevin Costner.<\/a><\/p>\n

Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph resumed their positions as much-loved hosts, whilst several stars joined in on sketches that left viewers at home in stitches – amongst them,\u00a0Tom Hanks.<\/a><\/p>\n

One much talked about moment saw Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, also 68, storming suddenly off the set.<\/p>\n

In the minutes prior, presenter Jimmy Fallon addressed the crowd before cracking a joke that the three-hour long show would\u00a0not\u00a0<\/em>see any accolades presented.<\/p>\n

“Apparently, there\u2019s been some confusion,” Fallon jibed.<\/p>\n

“This is just a concert. We\u2019re not giving out any awards tonight. So I just want to make sure that everyone knows that.”<\/p>\n

It was then that father-of-four Hanks could be seen taking his other-half’s hand in the audience, before the pair climb out of the seats and head towards the studio’s backdoor.<\/p>\n

Actress and singer Wilson then wagged her finger at the camera as the two exited the venue, with Fallon, 50, questioning: “Tom? Rita?”<\/p>\n

“We lost Tom Hanks and Rita,” he added. “Sorry. It wasn\u2019t their fault.”<\/p>\n

Naturally, viewers were shook, with one writing online: “Wow! Tom Hanks just stormed out of\u00a0SNL<\/em>“.<\/p>\n

“Was that Hanks move scripted?” another asked.<\/p>\n

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Tom Hanks offended some Trump voters (Todd Owyoung\/NBC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Whilst some viewers initially wondered whether the married couple were really as infuriated as the scene implied, the Mirror have since\u00a0confirmed<\/a>\u00a0that Hanks and Wilson’s exit was part of the scripted spoof, being that the couple have a long history with the show.<\/p>\n

But a skit that attracted more ire saw Hanks mock Trump voters.<\/p>\n

As part of the skit, the actor reprised his\u00a0Black Jeopardy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0character, Doug,\u00a0donning a MAGA baseball cap<\/a>\u00a0before refusing to shake hands with Darnell Hayes, who was played by Kenan Thompson.<\/p>\n

Hanks’ character also mentions starting a show ‘for you to come on’, which he calls ‘White Jeopardy’.<\/p>\n

As we say, the joke sparked backlash from a handful of right-wing viewers, slamming Hanks for mocking newly sworn-in president, Trump.<\/p>\n

“Tom Hanks went on\u00a0SNL<\/em>\u00a0dressed like a slob mocking millions of\u00a0Trump<\/a>\u00a0supporters…” one hit out.<\/p>\n

“Keep it up libs. You’ll never win another election again.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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