Keke Palmer Reveals Jordan Peele Gave Him Some Advice Before Hosting ‘SNL’ For The First Time (Exclusive)

Keke Palmer29, got great advice from one of the best as she prepares to host Saturday night live for the first time on December 3rd. The actress spoke with the comedian and director jordan peelwho directed his new film, No, about the once-in-a-lifetime show and gave him great advice. Jordan nearly became a cast member on the sketch comedy series when he was offered a roster spot in 2008, but was unable to get out of his contract with madtv🇧🇷

“Surely he gave me some [advice]🇧🇷 I hit it [up]🇧🇷 Yeah, because we talked, and it sure went through his head, like, ‘what do you think would be cool and fun?’ And he always gave me little things,” Keke said EXCLUSIVELY hollywood life when discussing their partnership with Doritos for their Big “Dip” campaign for their new line of Doritos-flavored dips and Big Dip Energy toasties. 🇧🇷I will wait in case we use or do something I want to say. But he is always there when I need him. I love.”

As well as talking about Jordan sl advice, commented Keke while watching his new film, wendall and wild🇧🇷 🇧🇷[It was] Very good. And it was nice to see him again as an actor, even though it was an animation. It was still great because, you know, it doesn’t give us much more,” he said.

As to whether or not she was nervous about taking the stage sl Due to her hosting duties, Keke admitted that “there are nerves,” but she knows how to overcome them. “I’m the type of person whose nerves are deeply rattled,” she explained. “How she’s been through so much already that it’s kind of stunted in terms of how I feel. But I definitely still feel that adrenaline rush. Like, it’s definitely an adrenaline rush.”

“And it’s like, you know, ‘Whoa, I’m good to go! So I definitely feel like I’m waiting until we get to that week to figure out what the materials are and get to the rehearsal and just the fact that we’re going to do it. Saturday night liveHe continued. Like, what will I do in this format? I am very excited about this. But I know it will be fun. And honestly, Saturday night live It’s such a well oiled machine. I’m excited to, you know, fit right into that.

During the episode of Keke’s guest appearance on SNL, the music artist will be SZAbut the talented singer said she would be willing to host and perform if her album is released. 🇧🇷[SNL] it just came a little too soon. If they had waited a little longer, I would have released my album,” she said. “But they, you know, wanted me too fast. That means next year they have to get me back. That’s all that means.

Despite not showing up, Keke, who announced her sl appearing in an Instagram post on Nov. 12, she is very excited to see SZA. “First of all, I love SZA. I can’t wait to see what they come up with. … ‘Camisa’, and I know it’s not his song, but he made it for me,” he said before singing. Doechii and the song “Persuasive” by SZA. “’It’s so persuasive, that herb’ And SZA says, ‘Take me to Heaven!’ I love the little improvisation he gives. It’s my favorite improv gift! She improvises, honey! he exclaimed.