SNL star Marcello Hernández recreates Benson Boone’s Grammy performance

Marcello Hernández, an SNL (Saturday Night Live) performer, hilariously spoofed Benson Boone's widely shared 2025 Grammy performance from last month, bringing nostalgia and laughter to the fans. During SNL's Weekend Update segment, Hernández came on stage wearing a sparkling jumpsuit that was almost exactly like Boone's. He recreated Boone's performance, copying his cartwheel moves and singing with a court setup.

Marcello's impersonation was a complete cosplay, not merely a lighthearted joke. He did a fantastic job of capturing Boone's distinctive falsetto and erratic stage tricks, such as throwing his body and hitting high notes with great passion. Fans praised Hernández for not only perfecting the act but also transforming it into a moment of hilarious genius, as the clip swiftly went viral.

Viewers who recalled the original Grammy performance's over-the-top energy and Boone's now-iconic ensemble were moved by the parody. Memes and side-by-side comparisons erupted on social media, with many people expressing appreciation for Hernández's rendition as well. Benson Boone even reshared the video on Instagram with a laughing emoji, suggesting that he enjoyed the performance.

Benson Boone approves SNL's Marcello Hernández recreation of his Grammy performance

On SNL, Marcello Hernández's hilarious parody of Benson Boone's widely shared Grammy performance had the internet in stitches. For the entertaining spoof, Hernández earned hearts and laughs by imitating Boone's passionate stage presence while wearing a glittering blue jumpsuit. The imitation was so well-executed that it received not only the audience's attention but also the man's own endorsement.

Using sweeping vocals, exaggerated hand gestures, and emotional outbursts, Hernández recreated Boone's dramatic rendition of "Beautiful Things" during the Weekend Update segment. Almost immediately after the clip went viral, people praised Hernández for the impersonation's accuracy and hilarious genius.

Boone's original Grammy performance, which the SNL star reenacted

Although there was much more to Boone's original performance, the SNL star chose to end it short since he didn't want to go overboard. Boone's February 2 Grammy performance captured media attention for both his vocals and his attire. He began the performance wearing a traditional suit and tie, but soon changed into a skintight, baby blue jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.

When Boone made the jumpsuit's crotch adjustments in midair, the dramatic switch attracted even more attention. In a subsequent Instagram post, he apologized for the wardrobe incident and made fun of the jumpsuit's "aggressively restricting" fit.

Hernández, however, wrapped his skit by doing what Boone does best: a flip and a subsequent impromptu performance of his chart-topping hit, "Beautiful Things." After seeing the clip, Boone commented on TikTok, "Listen. This is exactly how I would behave in court," praising the performance.

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