New Delhi, May 3 -- Aziz Ansari made an unexpected return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, appearing as FBI Director Kash Patel in a politically charged cold open that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the show's latest episode.

The surprise cameo came during an episode hosted by pop star Olivia Rodrigo, who was also the musical guest for the night.

The sketch opened with a fictional White House press briefing led by cast member Ashley Padilla as press secretary Karoline Leavitt, before handing over to Colin Jost's portrayal of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The scene then shifted focus when Ansari entered as Patel, drawing loud applause from the studio audience and marking his first major live sketch appearanc...