
Charli XCX teaches Paul Rudd how to say "XCX" in new SNL promo
17 December 2021, 11:13
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
In a new promotional video for Saturday Night Live, Charli XCX teaches host Paul Rudd how to pronounce her name.
Tomorrow (18 December) Charli XCX will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, marking her second time on the show since making her debut back in 2014.
In one of the promotional videos for the episode, Charli XCX has to teach host Paul Rudd how to pronounce "XCX", leading him to ask, "Is that Roman?"
it's charli baby... on SNL @nbcsnl pic.twitter.com/NunDvUResK
— Charli (@charli_xcx) December 17, 2021
In the official promo, Charli XCX and Ego Nwodim congratulate Rudd on joining the SNL five-time hosting club, and Rudd jokes that it’s actually the fifth time he’s been arrested.
Charli XCX will perform on Saturday Night Live tomorrow (18 December).
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