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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Malawian bodybuilders shine at WFF Africa championship

LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s bodybuilding scene received a boost as Christopher Mwakabanga claimed the gold medal in the Junior category at the World Fitness Federation (WFF) Africa Championship in Lusaka, Zambia.

Mwakabanga’s impressive performance earned him top spot, while Bruce John secured fourth place in the Men’s Physique Category among 20 athletes.

According to Aaron Simwaka, General Secretary of the Bodybuilding and Fitness Association of Malawi (BFAM), the competition provided valuable exposure for Malawian athletes on the international stage.

“Both athletes performed impressively, and the exposure they gained competing against Africa’s best will greatly enhance their development,” Simwaka said.

The event also featured a guest posing routine by Zacheus Phiri, former WFF African Championship winner and newly inaugurated President of WFF Malawi, who energized the crowd with his performance.

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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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Zambia Police storm PF Secretariat, halt Given Lubinda’s Press Conference

LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-Zambia Police have stormed the Patriotic Front Secretariat in Lusaka and abruptly stopped a scheduled press conference by Acting PF President Given Lubinda.

Police officers reportedly blocked the event moments before it was due to start.

Authorities claimed they had intelligence suggesting that factions aligned to Robert Chabinga and the UPND were planning to cause mayhem at the venue.

The police intervention resulted in the dispersal of PF members and citizens who had gathered for the briefing.

According to PF officials, the party had convened the press conference in full exercise of its constitutional right to freedom of assembly and expression.

Given Lubinda has since proceeded to the Lusaka Police Division headquarters to petition the police command.

He is demanding an explanation as to why law enforcement chose to disrupt the event instead of providing security.

PF members have expressed concern that the police action represents a growing pattern of interference with opposition political activities.

Eyewitnesses reported heightened tension at the Secretariat as officers ordered people to leave the premises.

The incident has sparked immediate political debate across the country.

Critics argue that the police should guarantee safety at political events rather than blocking them.

Supporters of the PF view the disruption as an attempt to suppress dissenting voices.

The police have not yet issued a comprehensive statement on the matter.

More details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.

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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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