‘SNL’ skewers Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial as host Selena Gomez looks for love

The iconic Saturday Night Live took aim at Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on the weekend as the pair’s defamation trial is set to resume.

American TV show Saturday Night Live opened up by lampooning the explosive allegations made in the ongoing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, focusing primarily on the claims that Heard defecated on her and Depp’s bed.

“I am Nicole Wallace and you are watching MSNBC News because you have nowhere else to place your anger,” Kate McKinnon said, portraying the anchor introducing the cable network’s trial coverage, the NY Post reported.

Depp, played by Kyle Mooney, took the witness stand to narrate a home security video where property manager Kenan Thompson found faeces in his bed, purportedly left by Heard.

“I’d like to see more of the video, because it’s funny,” the judge, played by Cecily Strong said, overruling an objection from Heard’s lawyer.

“Mr Depp are you finding this trial amusing?” Strong asked the smirking witness.

“A little yes,” he replied.

“So am I,” she said, raising a glass of wine hidden behind her bench as she proposed a toast.

Heard’s publicist declined to comment on the cold open when reached by The Post and Depp’s representatives did not immediately respond to a message.

Kyle Mooney played Johnny Depp on SNL.

US actor Amber Heard testifies as US actor Johnny Depp looks on during a defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 5, 2022. Picture; Jim LO SCALZO / AFP.

Singer and actor Selena Gomez, 29, made her hosting debut and told the cast she was looking for love on the show.

“One reason I’m really excited to host SNL is because I’m single and I’ve heard SNL is a great place to find romance,” she said. “At this point I’ll take anyone.”

Mooney and James Austin Johnson both volunteered their services but were quickly shot down.

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“Oh, this is the new cast member Jeff,” Gomez said.

“It’s James, but I’ll change it to Jeff if you want,” Johnson replied.

The host was more receptive to an advance from Punky Johnson.

“Let’s see how the afterparty goes,” Gomez proposed.

The former Barney & Friends child actor then ended the monologue by leading the crowd in a singalong of the show’s I Love You song.

This article originally appeared in the NY Post and was republished with permission.