“Saturday Night Live” roasted Sen. Ted Cruz in its cold opening Saturday, poking fun at the Texas Republican’s social media beef with Big Bird over the Sesame Street character’s COVID-19 shot.

Ted Cruz became a punching bag on social media last week after he criticized Big Bird (yes, the iconic Sesame Street character) for getting the COVID-19 vaccine, labeling the act “Government ...

“Saturday Night Live” opened this weekend’s show with Sen. Ted Cruz taking kids to “Ted Cruz Street,” a play on “Sesame Street,” on a channel called “Newsmax Kids.” ...

The week’s cold open mocked Ted Cruz and his tweets towards Big Bird, regarding children getting vaccinated. Jonathan Majors hosted and musical guest Taylor Swift delivered a passionate ...

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SNL has taken a swipe at Texas Senator Ted Cruz for his comments about Big Bird and the COVID-19 vaccine. Cruz had reacted to a tweet from the Sesame Street character’s account on November 6, in ...

“Saturday Night Live” opened this weekend’s show with Sen. Ted Cruz taking kids to “Ted Cruz Street,” a play on “Sesame Street,” on a channel called “Newsmax Kids.” ...

Bryant's Cruz brought out the resident medical expert of "Ted Cruz Street": Joe Rogan, who was played by Pete Davidson. “Here’s some Zinc, ayahuasca and horse medicine,” Davidson’s Rogan said.

“Saturday Night Live” opened this weekend’s show with Sen. Ted Cruz taking kids to “Ted Cruz Street,” a play on “Sesame Street,” on a channel called “Newsmax Kids.” ...

"Saturday Night Live" opened this weekend's show with Sen. Ted Cruz taking kids to "Ted Cruz Street," a play on "Sesame Street," on a channel called "Newsmax Kids." ...

To get more information about how to help Big Bird’s health, Bryant’s Cruz brought out the resident medical expert of “Ted Cruz Street”: Joe Rogan, who was played by Pete Davidson.