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SNL UK Cold Open Parodies Melania Trump's Statement on Jeffrey Epstein

The opening sketch of a recent SNL UK episode featured a comedian portraying Melania Trump denying any association with Jeffrey Epstein at a British barbecue. The parody highlighted her reassurance to attendees amid Epstein's conviction for sex trafficking. One report also noted a reference to Kanye West's festival controversy in the segment.

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The cold open of a recent SNL UK episode included a parody of Melania Trump's public statement regarding her connection to Jeffrey Epstein. In the sketch, a comedian depicted Trump reassuring people at a British barbecue that she had no association with Epstein. The segment used humor to emphasize her denial of any friendship with him.

Reports described the portrayal as focusing on Trump's definitive denial of ties to Epstein. Jeffrey Epstein was a financier convicted of sex trafficking who died in 2019. The parody placed this denial in a comedic British setting.

Parody Elements One report stated that the SNL UK opening also spoofed elements related to Kanye West's controversy at a music festival.

The sketch included a line about not booking a Neo-Nazi to headline a festival for three nights. This added a connection between the Epstein statement parody and the festival issue, though other sources did not mention the Kanye West reference. Sources agreed on the core parody of the Epstein statement but differed on the inclusion of the festival element.

The segment served as the episode's initial parody.

Broadcast Context SNL UK aired the cold open as its opening segment.

No direct quotes from Trump's original statement appear in available reports, but the parody centered on her reassurance against any association with Epstein. The broadcast occurred recently, with coverage focusing on the humorous depiction.

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Recent episode

    SNL UK aired cold open parodying Melania Trump's Epstein statement.

    4 sourcesSketch Overview · Variety · Context · Broadcast Details
  2. 2019

    Jeffrey Epstein died after conviction for sex trafficking.

    1 sourceContext

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PublishedApr 11, 2026, 10:09 PM
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