Simusokwe accuses Former President Chakwera of turning Northern Region into a “Dumping Unit”

…..Human rights activist demands removal of wooden airport fencing poles and applauds Mutharika’s commitment to equitable national development…

MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Human Rights Activist Steven Simusokwe has strongly condemned former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for what he describes as turning the Northern Region into a “dumping unit.”

Simusokwe made the remarks in reaction to the use of wooden poles instead of metal fencing around Mzuzu and Karonga International Airports.

He argued that such decisions reflect a pattern of neglect and disrespect toward the North.

He has since asked the Second Vice President, Enock Kanzingeni Chihana, to immediately reverse the decision made under the former administration.

Simusokwe insists that all wooden poles must be removed without any negotiations.

He emphasized that infrastructure projects should reflect equal standards across all regions of the country.

Simusokwe has therefore called for inclusive and nationwide development that ensures no region or citizen is left behind.

He further stated that Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is a man of impeccable character capable of delivering equitable development for all Malawians.

According to him, Mutharika’s leadership offers hope for a more united and prosperous nation.

Joining the call for unity and shared development projects was political figure Frank Tumpale Mwenefumbo.

Mwenefumbo echoed Simusokwe’s sentiments on the need for balanced development in the Northern Region.

He also thanked President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for appointing Chihana as Second Vice President.

Mwenefumbo pledged his commitment to work with Chihana to advance development in the Northern Region.

He said the region deserves infrastructure and services that match national standards.

The calls from both Simusokwe and Mwenefumbo underscore renewed expectations for fairness in resource allocation and project implementation across the country.

Their statements come at a time when citizens are increasingly demanding accountability and regionally balanced development from national leadership.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

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Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

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He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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UDF suffers blow as Eastern region senior leaders defect to DPP

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a significant blow to the United Democratic Front (UDF), several senior leaders have defected to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Malawi’s Eastern Region.

The joining leaders include regional governor Yaumi Mpaweni, deputy director of political affairs Gilbert Mwechumu, secretary general Janet Gwaza, former director of political affairs Yusuf Mwawa, and former publicity secretary Ken Ndanga.

Speaking after being welcomed into the DPP, Ndanga cited the party’s fulfillment of campaign promises, particularly the implementation of free secondary education, as a key reason for their decision to join the DPP.

Bright Nsaka, DPP Vice President for the Eastern Region, welcomed the leaders, saying their decision was a testament to the party’s growing strength and influence.

The defection is a significant boost for the DPP, which has been making strides in consolidating its position in Malawian politics.

The party has welcomed several high-profile leaders from other parties in recent months, and this latest development is likely to further strengthen its presence in the Eastern Region.

The DPP has also welcomed some UTM district leaders for Mangochi, further expanding its reach in the region.

The party’s growing influence is seen as a major shift in Malawi’s political landscape, with the DPP emerging as a dominant force.

The UDF, on the other hand, is facing a challenging time, with several senior leaders leaving the party in recent months.

The party’s leadership is yet to comment on the defection, but analysts say it is a significant blow to their efforts to regain momentum.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

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Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

Glen Powell Says His Show ‘Chad Powers’ Isn’t a Take on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

Adam Sandler Breaks Character With Chris Rock in Surprise ‘SNL’ Cameo

Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

Glen Powell Says His Show ‘Chad Powers’ Isn’t a Take on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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Fomo FC’s Super League dream in jeopardy as Ndirande Stars hand them costly defeat

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Fomo FC head coach Jimmy Zakazaka has admitted that his team now has very slim chances of earning promotion to the TNM Super League following their defeat in the National Division League on Sunday afternoon.

Fomo suffered a disappointing 2–0 loss to Ndirande Stars in a match played at the Chiwembe Ground in Blantyre, a result that has dealt a heavy blow to their promotion aspirations.

The damage was done in the first half, with non other than captain Justice Zulu scoring twice to hand Ndirande Stars full control of the game before the break.

Zulu’s double proved decisive, as Fomo Fc struggled to find a breakthrough throughout the match despite creating two opportunities in second half.

Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Zakazaka expressed frustration, saying the points dropped against Ndirande Stars were crucial in strengthening their push for Super League qualification.

He further explained that losing such important matches at this stage of the competition makes their promotion mission extremely difficult, a situation he described as “deeply disappointing.”

Zakazaka said his side lacked sharpness in front of goal and failed to deal with Ndirande Stars’ attacking intensity, especially in the early stages of the game.

The coach, however, urged his players to remain focused and fight for maximum points in the remaining fixtures, insisting that the season is not yet over.

On the other side, Ndirande Stars assistant coach Robert Daudi praised his boys for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the match.

Daudi also revealed that some key players such as Mayamikiko Makasu were not featured intentionally, as the two teams are scheduled to meet again in the Castel Cup later this week.

According to Daudi, resting certain players was part of a tactical approach aimed at preserving energy and keeping some strategies hidden ahead of the cup encounter.

Meanwhile, man-of-the-match Justice Zulu was widely applauded for his outstanding performance, with his brace proving instrumental in securing victory for Ndirande Stars.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

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Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

Glen Powell Says His Show ‘Chad Powers’ Isn’t a Take on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

Adam Sandler Breaks Character With Chris Rock in Surprise ‘SNL’ Cameo

Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

Glen Powell Says His Show ‘Chad Powers’ Isn’t a Take on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

Adam Sandler Breaks Character With Chris Rock in Surprise ‘SNL’ Cameo

Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

Glen Powell Says His Show ‘Chad Powers’ Isn’t a Take on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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Glen Powell Flies UPS Driver to NYC to See Him Host ‘SNL’

Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live debut to settle a four-year-old score with a UPS driver.

The Chad Powers actor, 37, revealed during his monologue on Saturday, November 15, that he was originally supposed to make his SNL hosting debut in December 2021 to promote Top Gun: Maverick. Unfortunately, the booking was cancelled when the Top Gun sequel was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and Paul Rudd was brought in to host that year’s SNL Christmas episode instead.

At the time, Powell was especially disappointed to have lost the Saturday Night Live hosting gig because he’d already told a UPS driver about it.

“When I got the call [to host SNL], I was on a porch with my family and we just all lost our minds,” Powell remembered. “We were jumping up and down, celebrating. A UPS driver happened to be delivering a package at that exact same moment.”

Adam Sandler Breaks Character With Chris Rock in Surprise ‘SNL’ Cameo

Powell encouraged the delivery driver to “tune in” for the Christmas episode and even took a selfie with him to celebrate.

“My dream got taken away,” the actor explained. “Top Gun got delayed because of COVID so SNL had to take their offer back. [Producer] Lorne Michaels called me and said — these are his words — ‘Without Top Gun, no one will know who the F you are!’”

He admitted that it bothered him for the past four years that “this UPS driver was just going around saying Glen Powell is a liar.” When SNL finally rebooked Powell to host the show, the actor enlisted his sisters to help him find the UPS driver.

“My sisters tracked him down because the women in my family are terrifying,” he confirmed. “They found the cell number of this UPS guy. His name is Mitch. So, to prove to Mitch that I am not a liar, I flew him all the way to New York — [in] coach because I don’t know how Running Man is going to do yet. … He thought it was a scam but he still came!”

Glen Powell Flew UPS Drive to NYC to See Him Host SNL
Glenn Powell takes a selfie with Mitch on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Courtesy YouTube/NBC

The camera then cut to Mitch in the front row of Studio 8H, as Powell asked the audience to “give it up for Mitch the UPS guy.” He then brought Mitch on stage to recreate their original selfie to bring their story “full circle.”

“If I have learned anything, it is that the best things in life don’t happen overnight,” Powell told viewers. “And no one knows that better than UPS.”

Prior to making his debut on the sketch comedy series, Powell revealed to People that it was a lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live.

“I’m so excited,” Powell. “Hosting SNL has been a thing I’ve wanted to do my entire life.”

Glen Powell Says His Show ‘Chad Powers’ Isn’t a Take on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’

He continued, “It’s a really wonderful moment when your childhood dreams get to come true. I’ve been waiting to be on that stage for as long as I can remember.”

Saturday’s episode also saw Powell team up with former SNL cast member Will Forte for a new series of MacGruber sketches, plus musical guest Olivia Dean performed her hits “Man I Need” and “Let Alone the One You Love.”

Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs Saturday, December 6, on NBC at 11:30p.m. ET with guest host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. Classic episodes are available to watch anytime on Peacock.

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