Key Takeaways
- Teyana Taylor showcased her talents in a comedic sketch on Saturday Night Live.
- The sketch humorously addressed winter storm delays at an airport.
- Kenan Thompson and Taylor performed as gate agents, delivering updates through song.
- Next week’s episode will feature Alexander Skarsgård and Cardi B.
Teyana Taylor showcased her singing and dancing skills in a hilarious airport-themed sketch on Saturday Night Live.
The 35-year-old singer and actress hosted the late-night sketch comedy show on Saturday (Jan. 24), joined by musical guest Geese.
In a timely nod to the winter storms sweeping the U.S., Taylor appeared alongside SNL cast member Kenan Thompson as gate agents at New York International Airport, delivering frustrating flight updates through comical songs and dance routines.
“Ladies and gentleman, thank you for bearing with us through this big ‘ol winter storm. We know how frustrating these delays have been. In the meantime and in between time, we have an update for you,” Thompson’s character says as passengers react to their delayed flights.
Taylor’s character responds, “And to soften the blow, we will be providing update the best way we know — through songs. Hit it, baby.”
From there, the two — who called themselves Shrimp & Grits — trade verses from gate C32 at the Mel Gibson Regional Terminal over a 1980s-style R&B beat informing customers of further delays due to weather and that their chances of flying out aren’t going to be happening anytime soon.
“Listen, we don’t make the rules, we just sing ’em to you,” Thompson says after more groans from awaiting passengers.
The sketch culminates with the plane’s pilot emerging to announce that the aircraft’s missing wings have been found, but unfortunately he’s too drunk to fly.
Taylor, who stars in One Battle After Another, has earned critical acclaim for her performance in the Leonardo DiCaprio–led film. She also received a best R&B album nomination for Escape Room ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Next week’s episode of SNL on Jan. 31 will feature actor Alexander Skarsgård as host and Cardi B as the musical guest.
Watch SNL’s “Gate Agents” sketch below.
