He Pitched It First! Colin Jost Says SNL Passed — Then Pete Hegseth Did The Pulp Fiction Prayer

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News (1 / 1) 18.05.2026 23:58 / Olga

Colin Jost stunned late-night viewers by revealing he once suggested an idea about Pete Hegseth reading a movie-style Bible passage — and weeks later Hegseth actually did it. Read on to discover the full story!

Jost's Almost-SNL Moment

On The Tonight Show, Jost said he and writers brainstormed a cold open in which Hegseth would recite a dramatic Bible-like passage lifted from Pulp Fiction. The writers decided it was too outlandish for the sketch, but Jost was surprised when Hegseth delivered a near-identical prayer a fortnight later — prompting Jost to joke he must be under surveillance.