SNL's Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial sketch sparks viewer complaints

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Saturday Night Live is no stranger to making light of the week's biggest news stories and the latest episode of the late-night entertainment show was no different.  MORE: Has Amber Heard had plastic surgery?

A top surgeon reveals all - see the transformationThis week's cold open was a sketch about the ongoing defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard - and viewers have complained about the spoof.  WATCH: Has Amber Heard had plastic surgery?

An expert reactsThe skit saw the cast members address Johnny's prior allegation that Amber had left faecal matter in their bed, with Kyle Mooney playing the Pirates of the Caribbean actor, while Aidy Bryant and Cecily Strong played the roles of prosecuting lawyer and Judge Penney Azcarate.

Kate McKinnon opened the sketch by saying: "I know it’s not the most pertinent story at the moment, but with all the problems in the world, isn't it nice to have a news story we all can collectively say 'glad it ain't me?'"MORE: Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's 'intensely passionate' 15-month marriageMORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialViewers were quick to criticise the show, questioning whether the sketch was appropriate considering the allegations of domestic violence made.