Olivia Rodrigo Jokes About Former Co-Star Jake Paul in SNL Monologue

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo used her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live to poke fun at her former Disney Channel co-star Jake Paul, recalling their time together on the comedy series Bizaardvark. During the show, where she served as both host and musical guest, Rodrigo highlighted how their career aspirations have come to fruition since the series aired from 2016 to 2019.

Rodrigo, who was 13 when she starred on Bizaardvark, described the show's cast, including Paul, and shared a humorous anecdote about their discussions on future goals. She recounted saying she wanted to create music exploring the complexities of girls her age, while Paul expressed a desire to fight older opponents on Netflix.

“When I was 13, I was on a Disney show called ‘Bizaardvark,’ and we had an incredible cast, which included acting legend Jake Paul. And we’d always talk about our futures, me and Jake. I’d say, ‘I really wanna create music that explores the complexities of girls my age,’ and he’d say, ‘Well, one day I really wanna beat up old guys on Netflix.’ And we both did it, hooray!" — Olivia Rodrigo, during SNL monologue (nypost.com). The joke referenced Paul's 2024 boxing match against retired champion Mike Tyson, which streamed on Netflix and drew 108 million viewers.”

He posted a throwback photo from the Bizaardvark set, captioning it "Ah the good ole days." When a fan suggested Rodrigo was shading him, Paul clarified that he understood it was a joke and admired her achievements regardless.

“I got that she was making a joke at my expense. So what. She’s on ‘SNL’ and that’s what they are supposed to do. Doesn’t change my admiration of her and her success.”

Background on Their Careers Bizaardvark followed two best friends, played by Rodrigo as Paige and Madison Hu as Frankie, who created quirky songs and videos for an online channel. Paul portrayed Dirk Mann, a character who hosted dare segments, appearing in the first season.

" Paul has built a career as a YouTuber and professional boxer, including the high-profile fight against 58-year-old Tyson in 2024. He previously told People magazine that the show was a fun kickstart to his career, noting he was the first influencer on TV and learned about acting and media.

Online responses to Rodrigo's monologue included laughter from viewers, with some noting the humorous contrast in their paths. Paul's replies emphasized nostalgia and support, downplaying any perceived negativity in the jest. The series also featured actors like Devore Ledridge, contributing to its three-season run on Disney Channel.