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Elon Musk's 'SNL' hosting gig was a ratings hit despite controversy
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The decision by "Saturday Night Live" to bring on controversial host Elon Musk paid off and sent ratings skyrocketing.
However, it seems the controversy didn't dampen anyone's desire to see what Musk would do. In fact, it seems it heightened attention on the show. Last weekend's episode averaged 7.3 million viewers, making it the third most-watched episode for the season behind the ones hosted by Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, according to Nielsen figures. A good outcome for the billionaire's first time hosting "SNL," although reviews of his attempts at comedy ranged from charitable to meh.More Related News