Piers Morgan Slams ‘SNL’ Audience Over Reaction to Luigi Mangione Mention: “Shameful Moment”

Piers Morgan has expressed outrage over the controversial reaction of the “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) audience during a “Weekend Update” segment that mentioned Luigi Mangione, the prime suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

During the segment, host Colin Jost referenced Mangione—who has gained infamy since his arrest—and was met with unexpected cheers from the audience. The reaction left Jost visibly uncomfortable as he attempted to continue his monologue, sarcastically quipping: “You’re wooing for justice, right?”

Morgan took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the moment, writing: “So disgusting… and Colin Jost just smirks away as if it’s all one big giggle. Shameful moment for SNL.”

Morgan wasn’t the only one to voice disapproval. Author and business executive Jennifer Sey also condemned the audience’s reaction, describing it as a “disturbing reflection of society’s misplaced values.” On X, Sey wrote: “The SNL audience must be the dumbest group of pathetic woke conformists known to man. Here they cheer for a silver spoon/trust funder murdering a stranger with some deranged Robin Hood ‘I’m a hero’ story. Audience is moronic. And evil.”

Criticism also came from right-wing commentators. Stephen Miller, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, labeled the moment “revolting, sickening, and vile” in a subtweeted post accompanied by the clip.

Mangione’s Growing Infamy

The mention of Luigi Mangione on “SNL” highlights the ongoing fascination with his case. Mangione, who attended an Ivy League university, has attracted widespread attention due to his anti-healthcare-industry manifesto and privileged background. Since his arrest, he has become a polarizing figure, with some even romanticizing his actions.

This marks the second time Mangione has been featured on “SNL” in recent weeks. Last week, cast member Sarah Sherman joked, “Y’all psychos find him a sex symbol… He has women and gay guys hot and bothered.”

Mangione’s case continues to spark debates about media sensationalism and societal values. He is scheduled to appear in court in New York tomorrow and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center.