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Regé-Jean Pageis turning up the heat onSaturday Night Live!This weekend, the breakoutBridgertonstar made his hosting debut on the popular sketch comedy show along with musical guest Bad Bunny.
“You probably recognize me fromBridgerton, the show that made everyone turn to their moms and say, ‘You know what? Nevermind I don’t think we should watch this together.’ It’s a bit of a racy show. And because of that, people may associate me being this smoldering, sexual smoke show. But I assure you, I’m just a regular guy,” Page said in his opening monologue before turning to a separate camera and sensually said, “I’m here to show you a good time and explore each other. Does that sound fun to you?”
“Ladies, I hate to break it to you but I’m actually kind of a nerd. I nerd out on music, I sing silly little songs,” Page said before showing off his singing skills with his rendition of “Oh My Love.”
In January, Netflix announced plans for a second season of the Shonda Rhimes-producedBridgertonless than a month after the series premiered on the streaming network. Season 2 is scheduled to start production in London in the spring.
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Aside from playing the brooding Duke of Hastings onBridgerton, Page hasbeen acting since childhood, and it was recently announced that he’ll bestarring in the upcomingDungeons & DragonsmovieoppositeChris Pine.
The Feb. 20 episode was also a first for musical guest Bad Bunny. He is currentlynominated for two 2021 Grammy Awards, including best Latin pop or urban album.
Page is the latest first-time host this season, following John Krasinski, Dan Levy and Regina King, who left Page a sweet good luck note in his dressing room much as Levy did for her.
Bridgertonseason 1 is streaming on Netflix.
SNLairs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. EST on NBC.
source: people.com
