Alec Baldwin Returns to SNL as Bret Baier

Alec Baldwin made his return to 'Saturday Night Live' after his involuntary manslaughter charges were dropped, parodying Fox News anchor Bret Baier in a skit with Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris. The cold open riffed on a real interview where Baier was criticized for interrupting Harris, with Baldwin's character repeatedly cutting her off during their mock discussion on various policy topics. The sketch humorously highlighted moments from the actual interview, including a clip mishap involving former President Trump. Baldwin's performance drew cheers from the audience, as he humorously acknowledged his resemblance to a 'Minecraft businessman.' The episode was hosted by Michael Keaton, with Billie Eilish as the musical guest. This marked Baldwin's first significant appearance on the show since stepping back from his Trump impersonation, with James Austin Johnson now taking on that role.