Kyiv was spelled out in candles on a table just in front of the choir 🕯
Taking the place of the usual cold open sketch, Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong appeared on stage to begin the show.
They introduced the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York, who performed a moving rendition of Prayer for Ukraine for the live audience and viewers watching on from home.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Following the moving scenes, the pair returned to the stage with the traditional phrase: ‘Live from New York, it’s Saturday night,’ before John Mulaney took over hosting duties.The choir moved viewers to tears ‘Omg! @nbcsnl! You’re giving me chills right now! So beautifully haunting. #Ukraine #snl,’ a follower commented.‘This opening broke me. #SNL #Ukraine,’ a Twitter user posted.As a fan added: ‘Very moving and respectful tribute to Ukraine and Kyiv tonight on SNL. #SNL.
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