One sketch in particular drew attention for a joke referencing vaccine skepticism. In the segment, Grande played an unconventional dance instructor alongside cast member Marcello Hernández. The pair taught a group of hesitant students, insisting that dance was a “universal language” and that anything could be expressed through movement.
During the sketch, Grande’s character casually stated that she was “not vaccinated.” When the class reacted with concern, she quickly brushed it off with the line, “Excuse me, you can’t actually ask me that in RFK’s America.” The moment caused Grande to visibly break character, laughing shortly after delivering the joke.
The brief slip amused viewers and quickly became a talking point on social media. Many fans shared clips and reactions, noting how the joke and Grande’s reaction stood out during the live broadcast. Several viewers suggested the line could become one of the season’s most memorable moments.
The joke resonated with audiences due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s well-known skepticism toward vaccines. Since taking office as Secretary of Health and Human Services, he has rolled back several federal immunization policies and appointed critics of vaccine mandates to key health positions.
Earlier this month, Kennedy Jr. also held a meeting with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a CDC-linked group selected under his leadership. The committee later voted to reverse its recommendation that all newborns receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Grande’s momentary break on live television added to the sketch’s impact, turning a political jab into one of the most discussed scenes of the night.
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