'SNL': Tom Hanks & Tina Fey Induct Paul Rudd Into the 5-Timers Club In Unique COVID-Safe Intro

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looked quite a bit different this week. Paul Rudd was set to host, but due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, the show decided to forgo a live audience and the musical guest and pre-tape most of the sketches.However, this was also supposed to be a momentous occasion for Rudd, as he was set to join the so-called five-timers club — i.e.

celebs who have hosted five or more times.Luckily, the show made sure to still celebrate the accomplishment, and with some impressive guest stars.

The episode kicked off with Tom Hanks stepping out onto stage rocking his iconic five-timers club jacket and explaining the situation in his usual, comforting tone.«Tonight, everyone on planned to do our big Christmas show and induct a new member into the five-timers.