Is Michael Che Married? Plus More Facts About the 'SNL' Star and Emmys Host

Is 'SNL' actor Micahel Che married? Plus more facts about the 2018 Emmys co-host.

Gabrielle Bernardini - Author

Saturday Night Live regulars Michael Che and Colin Jost can be your hosts for the 2018 Emmy Awards. The two are known for co-hosting the infamous "Weekend Update" skit — and we are positive their witty and comedic banter will filter over on the Emmys level.

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Therefore, we are making ready ourselves for a ton of dry humor, irrelevant jokes, and perhaps a couple of that may go away us scratching our heads and asking if they went too a ways. The duo is set to make their Emmys internet hosting debut on Monday, Sept. 17, and whilst some may be more aware of Colin, as he's been making headlines for his relationship with actress Scarlett Johansson, Michael could also be more unknown for viewers who don't seem to be fans of the Saturday skit display.

If you do not know who the 35-year-old comic is, get with the twenty first century. Though he is not dating a famous A-list actress (that we all know of) like his counterpart, now we have a feeling you'll be able to know his name by the finish of Emmy night. 

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Michael Che and Colin Jost  —  A History of Their Relationship

For many fans, it's going to come as a surprise that the humorous duo became buddies ahead of their days on SNL. In a 2017 interview with GQ, the pair published that they if truth be told met while doing the comedy circuit at golf equipment in New York City. Michael printed, "We were friends before I worked at SNL." 

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He additionally added that his buddy helped him get his foot in the door at the infamous late-night comedy show, revealing, "In fact, Colin was the one that was like, 'You should come in and guest-write on the show.'"

Eventually Michael moved from just a creator to a performer on SNL, and began co-hosting Weekend Update along with his friend Colin. In 2017, Michael was also named considered one of the head writers of the display. After many years in combination, we're happy to file that the two are nonetheless happily going robust.

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Is Michael married? 

We know that Michael and Colin's relationship is going swimmingly, however is Michael relationship someone? It seems Michael is very non-public relating to his non-public life — so it is not recognized if there is a unique lady in his existence at the moment. However, closing yr, Married to the Mob star Leah McSweeney blasted the comedian for his courting app etiquette. 

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“I met a comedian, I’ve dealt with a couple of comedians. They are the worst, I don’t even know why I entertain this but I have to mention … Michael Che is so arrogant and so rude and disrespectful that I can't even believe that somebody … you’re like a D-list celebrity to me, no matter, that’s why I don’t even care that I’m announcing his identify. I’m not like blowing up Jay Z’s spot," she said on her podcast. "Why are you on a relationship app in case you hate women? Literally, you’ve never met me and you’re texting me like I’m a silly b---h … texting me and being mad impolite."

And while he doesn't talk about his dating life, Michael has no problem calling Colin out for his relationship with an A-list celebrity. When asked by Ellen DeGeneres if Colin's relationship with Scarlett has affected their friendship, Michael jokingly responded, "Actually not anymore, because I’m dating a celeb, too — she’s a Times Square Elmo. But he’s changed so much since. You don’t invite me puts and whilst you do, you ditch me."

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How a lot does Michael Che make?

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After landing a recurring role and a head writer position on the long-standing show, Michaelreportedly has a web price of $4 million. According to estimates, the SNL cast is rumored to make $24,000 in step with show. However, this does not come with cash Michael earns from standup comedy, which you can see on his Netflix particular, Michael Che Matters. 

Tune in to look at Michael and Colin host the Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, at Eight p.m. EST on NBC.

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