Cynthia Erivo spoofs Wicked in Nigerian-themed SNL U.K. sketch
The actress played Glinda alongside Ayoade Bamgboye's Elphaba in a lo-fi parody during her hosting stint.
At a glance
- Erivo hosted SNL U.K. and performed in the parody sketch
- The sketch reimagined Wicked with a Nigerian setting
- Erivo wore a blonde wig and pink velour tracksuit as Glinda
- Ayoade Bamgboye played Elphaba in the lo-fi version
Cynthia Erivo hosted Saturday Night Live U.K. and performed in a sketch parodying the musical "Wicked" with a Nigerian setting. Erivo played Glinda, wearing a blonde wig and pink velour tracksuit, while Ayoade Bamgboye took on the role of Elphaba.
The sketch presented a melodramatic, lo-fi version of the Oscar-nominated musical, reimagining the dynamic between the two main characters.
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