# James Talarico SNL Cold Open

> James Talarico apologizes for texting fans $5 daily on SNL cold open.
- Title: James Talarico SNL Cold Open · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: James Talarico apologizes for texting fans $5 daily on SNL cold open. Texas senator-elect James Talarico apologized for texting fans $5 daily during Saturday…
- Keywords: james talarico, saturday night live, cold open, texting, five dollars, texas senator-elect, donald trump, The Hollywood Reporter
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/james-talarico-snl-cold-open-appearance-watch-trump-1236750242
- Author: Steven Zeitchik
- Published: 2026-11-08T05:35:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james talarico, saturday night live, cold open, texting, five dollars, texas senator-elect, donald trump
## James Talarico
James Talarico made a surprise appearance as himself at the end of Saturday Night Live's cold open.
## Apology for texting
James Talarico apologized for texting fans five dollars daily during the cold open.
## Trump's reaction
Trump mumbled meta-jibing behind the stage while Talarico addressed the audience.
## Key takeaway

Texas senator-elect James Talarico apologized for texting fans $5 daily during Saturday Night Live's cold open.