“SNL’s” newest cast member dropped the F-bomb on her very first night – but she doesn’t have to worry about another F-word: fired.
“Saturday Night Live” rookie Jenny Slate let slip the mother of all swear words in a skit in the season debut – featuring Megan Fox and U2 – fueling speculation Slate’s first show may be her last.
Despite the high-profile slipup, NBC says the Massachusetts-bred comedian is safe.
“No truth to firing conjecture,” NBC spokeswoman Sharon Pannozzo said. “She will not be fired.”
Still, show executives were not happy about the R-rated blooper and had a big meeting after the show, a source said.
“It was a very big deal that the F-word hit the air,” the source said. Slate was a conspicuous no-show at the premiere’s swanky after-party at Pranna on Madison Ave.
Because the slipup occurred about 12:40 a.m., well after prime time, “SNL” is not expected to face fines from the Federal Communications Commission.
Slate was doing a biker chick talk-show skit with co-star Kristen Wiig when the curse word fell. “You know what? You freakin’ just threw an ashtray full of butts at my head,” Slate told Wiig.
Then she got a little too in character, adding; “You know what? You stood up for yourself, and I f—– love you for that.”
Producers replaced Slate’s mistake with “freakin'” for West Coast airings.
