Speaking about the ruling on SNL, Jost quipped: “As punishment for slapping Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years.
Jost, who hosted the Emmys alongside fellow SNL star Michael Che, added: “Honestly, I think a real punishment would be to make Will Smith host next year’s Oscars.
In the latest episode of the sketch show, which aired on 9 April, Colin Jost addressed the subject during the Weekend Update segment.
Saturday Night Live questioned Will Smith’s punishment after the Academy reveals how it plans to discipline the actor for slapping Chris Rock.