Ariana DeBose Claps Back At Troll Who Criticizes 'Saturday Night Live' Appearance

Actress Ariana DeBose made her first appearance as host of “Saturday Night Live” last week.

DeBose became an Internet sensation after she won a Golden Globe for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s film adaption “West Side Story,” which hit theaters late last year.

Fans absolutely loved her opening monologue, which included a musical performance with assistance from “SNL” alum Kate McKinnon.

Most fans absolutely loved DeBose’s opening monologue and had their fingers crossed that she would be invited back to host in the near future.

“Confidence all the way through the roof,” one fan wrote. “What a personality. 2-time host in the same season coming right up.”

“I knew Ariana has a beautiful voice but man was I not prepared !” another fan wrote. “Kate gave me goose bumps… What a voice ! Excellent monologue girls.”

However, there was one troll that was absolutely not having it.

Although most fans were absolutely in love with DeBose’s opening monologue, one troll criticized her on an Instagram post shared by “SNL” that contained a video of DeBose's monologue.

During the opening monologue, DeBose said, “I'm so honored to be here tonight. Wow, 2020 has already been an exciting year.”

The troll took issue with DeBose’s small slip, writing, “She knows it's 2022 not 2020 right????”

“You try hosting SNL, reading cue cards with slight dyslexia and then get back to me brah,” DeBose responded.

Writer Julissa Natzely Arce Raya jumped into the conversation to say, “I thought it was part of the joke! Because you know it's like 2020 all over again!”

“Forget the haters!” she continued. “You were amazing!!!!”

“Maybe get someone who isn't on level with Joe Biden at reading since that's a qualification to acting… reading lines,” the troll added, but DeBose wasn’t having it.

“Cool. You're a troll. Bye,” she wrote.

After fending off the troll, DeBose took to her own Instagram account to talk about how appearing on “Saturday Night Live” was “one of the craziest weeks” of her life so far.

Yesterday, DeBose posted a few snaps to Instagram to celebrate her time on “Saturday Night Live.”

“The smile on my face says it all,” she wrote. “That was, no lie, one of the craziest weeks of life so far, but such a thrilling ride. There’s nothing- I repeat- nothing like @nbcsnl.”

“I have so much respect for this cast, crew & creative team producers et all,” she continued. “The amount of work & creativity that goes in to making this show happen is astounding. And they do this all the time. For 47 SEASONS!”

“I cannot say it enough,” she went on. “Thank you Lorne & @nbcsnl for having me🙏🏾 Thank you to the entire cast for letting me play in the magical sandbox that is studio 8H with all of you. I’m in awe of your talent.”

“Special shout outs to SM Gena Rositano and team, OG Donna my wrangler (she’s never missed an entrance y’all), Jeff Blake, Steve Higgins, Lindsay Shookus,” she added. “We’ll just everyone. AND THESE WRITERS!!!”

“My only regret is that I didn’t take selfie’s with anyone,” she confessed. “Too busy being present, but I will hold the memories for ever.”

She concluded her message writing, “Thank you @nbcsnl for letting me be a guest in your insane and wonderful home! – Ariana”

DeBose was quick to get support from other “SNL” members, like Kenan Thompson, who wrote “Destroyed it !!!!” Chris Redd wrote “You’re incredible and so d--- fun to play with.”

Jon Jon Briones wrote, “Bravo!!! You’re killing it!!! So proud of you!!!”

Heidil Gardner commented, “You were A BRIGHT LIGHT! Thank you for being so funny, kind, and fun to be around. You made the week so sweet!!!!! Congratulations on everything!”

Chloe Fineman commented, “You beyond killed it!!! And we’re such a joy to be around. Thanks for still talking to me after hump dance lmaoo.”

Chloe Fineman has been making headlines for her own “SNL” skit last week, in which she played Elmo and resurrected the 2004 “Sesame Street” feud between Elmo and Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco.