Elton plays for laughs on 'SNL'
Sunday, April 3 2011
Elton John gave a comedic turn on April 2, 2011 as host of popular sketch show Saturday Night Live.
Elton John, more traditionally known for his musical talents, took the helm as guest presenter of the long-running show last night, participating in several different sketches which showed him arguing with the Queen and fronting a punk band.
Cameos included Tom Hanks and Jake Gyllenhaal, with the usual cast filling in, but Entertainment Weekly failed to see the funny side of Elton's performance, calling it 'one of the more shambling versions of SNL, with familiar faces popping up as though serving as replacements for actual attempts at humour.'
However criticism was not abounding everywhere, with NBC review calling his performance 'able and confident.'
