ASaturday Night Live(SNL) skit parodyingJoJo Siwa‘s transformation into her “bad girl” persona drew mixed reactions online, with people pointing to the inappropriateness of adultsmockinga youngqueerartist who grew up in an abusive environment.
ImpressionistChloe Finemantransformed into theDance Momsstar duringSNL’sWeekend Updatesegment on Saturday (May 4) along with co-anchor Colin Jost.
HighlightsSNL skit parodied JoJo Siwa’s ‘bad girl’ transformation, sparking mixed reactions.Viewers raised concerns about mocking a young queer artist with a challenging past.Chloe Fineman impersonated JoJo in a segment that critiqued her ‘gay pop’ statement.
“Wow, oh my god, JoJo!” Colin exclaimed at the sight of Chloe’s JoJo impression.
“That’s right, Colin; I’m a bad girl now!” Chloe replied as she was covered in glitter, wearing leather and rocking black lipstick.
AnSNLskit parodying JoJo Siwa’s “bad girl” transformation sparked debate over appropriateness
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“Yeah, it’s a pretty big change. I used to be way more sparkles, and now, I’m black sparkles,” the 35-year-old comedian added.
At some point, Chloe retorted: “I look like if a figure skater joined a street gang,” as the 41-year-old host joked: “I was gonna say [you look like] ifMad Maxwas on Broadway.”
Chloe continued: “Does it scare you, Colin?
“Does a former child star looking like this scare you?”
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TheFather of the Brideactress went on to whip out a pack of candy smokes before claiming she “does cigarettes” now.
She went on to take a dig atJoJo’s now-infamous interviewwhere the 20-year-old said she had invented a new genre called “gay pop,” which she later apologized for.
“I’m 20, and I’m gay! I’m the first gay girl in the world! Bet you never met a gay girl before!” Chloe mocked.
Some viewers highlighted concerns about mocking a young queer artist with a troubled past
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“JoJo, you were quoted as saying you invented a new genre of music,” Colin remarked, to which the comedian answered: “That’s right, gay pop!”
“That’s maybe just ‘pop,’” Colin went on to say.
The skit, which has now gone viral on social media, sparked divided reactions, with some interpreting the number as a form of bullying.
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“SNLstill leaves a bad taste in my mouth,” a person wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
They continued: “I can’t fully point out why but for this?
“It’s a bit horrid knowing Jojo Siwa grew up in an abusive environment, is very sheltered, and doesn’t really know what a normal life is then she gets picked on for like having an annoying dance thing.”
The skit featured Chloe Fineman impersonating JoJo and Colin Jost
Another X user commented: “I really hope Jojo Siwa knows we (especially that SNL skit) are laughing at her and NOT with her.”
Someone else penned: “More articles should be written because this is not ok, this girl has been bullied since she was a child and now receiving extra hate and for being herself.”
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In a 2020 interview withVariety, JoJo opened up about the “worst day in her career.”
She recalled: “After I was the top meme in October, with people criticizing my hairline and saying I’m a giant toddler, I went to Knott’s Scary Farm, and people were being awful.
“All these teenagers were, like, ‘JoJo Siwa, F you! Go home.’
“All night long people were shouting things at me.
“So I just thought teenagers don’t like me. And I am one!
“But I didn’t have any teenage friends, and I do now.”
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Despite some concerns spreading on social media as a result of theSNLskit, JoJo appeared to react positively, as she reshared the segment on herInstagram storyover the weekend.
The performer wrote: “Iconic. I literally don’t know what to say.
“This is f—— crazy.
“3-and-a-half-minute skit on SNL…”
You can watch theSNLskit below:
The Nebraska native debuted a completely new look last month, promoting herKarmasong onthe 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet.
Her new sense of fashion has often been ridiculed online. Nevertheless, JoJo discussed her new music and her “transition” to adulthood, explaining: “I’ve seen people before me make this transition,
“I’ve seen how much I loved it, and I’ve seen also how much the world has criticized us, so I am ready for that.”
SNLviewers were left divided over the JoJo Siwa skit
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