Colin Jost, the SNL writer and co-anchor of Weekend Update, took on bobsledding for the first time during this year’s Olympic Games, and the experience left him visibly frightened. This reaction amused Seth Meyers, who enjoyed seeing Jost afraid of something other than jokes about his wife, Scarlett Johansson. Meyers highlighted this during his return to late-night television following a break for Olympic coverage.
Seth Meyers Shares Highlights From Olympic Coverage
Returning to his show on Monday night, Seth Meyers discussed various Olympic moments in his A Closer Look segment, including Vice President JD Vance receiving boos at the opening ceremonies. Meyers also showed particular enthusiasm for bobsled gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor, partly because of her shared last name. He remarked humorously,
“I’ve always said, if a Meyers is going to win a gold medal, it sure as hell isn’t going to be me,”
Seth Meyers joked.
And it sure as hell wasn’t going to be in the bobsled. If you want to know how a former ‘Weekend Update’ anchor would do in the bobsled, please listen to a few seconds of current ‘Weekend Update’ anchor Colin Jost screaming during a practice run.”
Jost’s Bobsled Run Captured in Screaming Clip
Meyers then played a clip showing Jost yelling and cursing throughout his practice bobsled run, clearly terrified by the experience. After the footage, Meyers added,
“I love that he finally found something scarier than reading a joke Che wrote about his wife,”
Meyers said, referring to the recurring joke swap segment on Weekend Update.
Background on Jost’s Jokes About Scarlett Johansson
Each year, Michael Che and Colin Jost exchange jokes they have written for the other to deliver on air without prior knowledge, a bit known as the joke swap. Jost, who is married to actress Scarlett Johansson, frequently becomes the subject of Che’s humorous jabs during this segment. Che often targets Johansson’s age and appearance, sometimes to her discomfort, making the jokes a familiar source of anxiety for Jost.
Significance of the Moment and What’s Next
Seth Meyers’ playful teasing highlights a rare moment when Colin Jost’s fears reach beyond the usual challenge of enduring jokes about Scarlett Johansson. This glimpse into Jost’s bobsled experience adds an entertaining dimension to the Olympic coverage and sets the tone for future late-night discussions blending sports, comedy, and celebrity culture. Viewers can expect more moments where the personalities behind the headlines reveal unexpected sides of themselves.
