That didn’t age effectively.
Colin Jost referred to as consideration to a previous “Saturday Night Live” episode that includes problematic stars Russell Model and Chris Brown on the most recent “Weekend Update” section.
“Actor Russell Brand was charged in England with sexual assault,” Jost, 42, stated, referencing Model’s newest authorized troubles. “Which somehow makes this video even creepier.”
A clip then performed of Model, 49, introducing Brown, 35, because the musical visitor on the sketch comedy present in Feb. 2011.
The dwell viewers in Studio 8H gasped and laughed because the digital camera reduce to Jost smirking and shaking his head.
“Wow. We really know how to pair ‘em up,” the comic stated, as his co-host Michael Che may very well be heard laughing within the background.
On Friday, Model was charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police.
Cops stated the alleged offenses are tied to 4 separate ladies and came about between 1999 and 2005, on the peak of Model’s fame.
The British podcaster denied the allegations in a video assertion on Instagram.
“I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile, but what I never was was a rapist,” he stated. “I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.”
Model, who is about to seem in courtroom on Could 2, vowed to “defend these charges.”
Brown, in the meantime, has a historical past of alleged violence towards ladies. In 2009, the singer pleaded responsible to felony assault after attacking his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
In January, Brown sued Warner Bros. for $500 million over the Investigation Discovery docuseries “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” by which a number of ladies got here ahead and accused Brown of assault. One of many accusers claimed Brown raped her on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ yacht in Miami in 2020. Brown’s attorneys denied all of the accusations.
In accordance with the courtroom paperwork, Brown is searching for $500 million in damages, alleging the docuseries has negatively impacted his popularity, profession, and enterprise alternatives. He reportedly plans to donate a portion of the whopping sum to victims of sexual abuse if awarded.
Model and Brown appeared on the thirty sixth season of “SNL.” Their episode, which aired February 12, 2011, featured Brown performing his hits “Yeah 3x” and “No BS.” Neither star appeared on the present since.
