The Weekend Update segment on March 14, 2026, featured several high-energy desk appearances alongside the news:

• Tucker Carlson (Jeremy Culhane): The new featured player debuted his impression of the commentator to critique the 2026 Oscar front-runners.
• The Positivity Pastor: Kenan Thompson and James Austin Johnson appeared as a upbeat duo sharing nonsensical “feel-good” advice.
• Emoji Debate: Marcello Hernández (the red heart) and Mikey Day (the aerial tramway) argued over their vastly different levels of popularity.
• News Jabs: Anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che traded jokes about RFK Jr.’s recent surgeries and Donald Trump’s social media commentary on international affairs.

Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che! pic.twitter.com/ZOWHDSfg55

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Tucker Carlson stops by the desk to talk Oscar nominations pic.twitter.com/Su5vdbQ6UP

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🚡 and ❤️ talk about emoji rankings at the desk pic.twitter.com/RMWN5Y40oh

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