It seems that the fourth time is not the charm, as Domingo’s latest sketch has sparked mixed reactions among viewers.
On the October 18 episode of Saturday Night Live Season 51, hosted by Sabrina Carpenter, who also pulled double duty as musical guest, the fan-favorite sketch returned with another musical twist: a Taylor Swift parody. Ophelia’s fateLady Gaga mascotAnd Alex Warren normal.
While the 26-year-old pop star took part in the show as one of Kelsey’s (Chloe Fineman) friends, it was Marcelo Hernandez’s charismatic character who once again took center stage. But this time, it seemed like Domingo was starting to lose steam for some fans.
One user commented on Instagram, saying: “The first domino was cute, the second one was pushing him, and now I’m tired.”
Another wrote: “Yes, this was Domingo’s worst drawing, sorry guys [sad emoji]”.
A third suggested: “I think it’s safe to say it’s time for Domingo to retire. It was fun while it lasted. This was terrible.”
However, not everyone was ready to say goodbye, as many fans remained loyal to the beloved character.
“I’m sorry this is getting old for me, I love these skits,” one supporter wrote.
Another commented, “I will never get tired of ‘Kelsey I’m here!’ “”
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Some long-time fans have expressed disappointment with the current sketch’s lack of the original cast’s energy in the wake of their high profile SNL Exodus delivers, with one remark, “It’s not the same without Heidi [Gardner] And the ego [Nwodim]”.
Here’s the full drawing of Domingo IV:
A viral launch, but will fans lose interest?
Domingo’s sketch premiered on the October 12, 2024, episode of the NBC comedy series. The film, titled “The Bridesmaid’s Speech,” with Ariana Grande participating, quickly spread, and received more than 20 million views on YouTube.
Its follow-up, “Babymoon,” which aired on November 16, 2024, featuring Charli XCX, saw a decline, with 6.8 million views.
Then came SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in February 2025, which featured Carpenter as well as Bad Bunny and Pedro Pascal as Domingo’s brother, and garnered a respectable 12 million viewers.
As for the final installment, “30th Birthday Party” with Espresso Hitmaker, YouTube views at the time of writing are at 334k and rising.