SNL Sketch Mocks Kristi Noem's Husband's Alleged Fetish Dressing

Colin Jost, Michael Che, and Sarah Sherman poke fun at reports of Bryon Noem's online activities.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:04pm

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In a recent 'Saturday Night Live' sketch, hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che, along with cast member Sarah Sherman, mocked reports that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's husband Bryon has a habit of dressing as a woman and posting on a fetish website. The sketch featured Sherman portraying Bryon and making jokes about his 'balloon breasts' and 'party city poppers', while Jost and Che reacted with discomfort.

Why it matters

The sketch highlights the public scrutiny and mockery that public figures and their families can face when personal matters become public. It also touches on the broader societal debates around kink-shaming and the privacy of elected officials' personal lives.

The details

In the 'Weekend Update' sketch, Michael Che told the audience that Bryon Noem was caught 'chatting with women online while wearing gigantic inflatable boobs as part of a bimbo fetish.' Sarah Sherman then appeared as Bryon, making various jokes about his appearance and fetish activities. The sketch featured Jost and Che reacting awkwardly to Sherman's character, with Jost miming motorboating when asked about Bryon's 'party city poppers'.

  • The sketch aired on the April 5, 2026 episode of 'Saturday Night Live'.
  • It came just days after reports surfaced in the Daily Mail about Bryon Noem's alleged online activities.

The players

Colin Jost

The co-host of 'Saturday Night Live's' 'Weekend Update' segment, who appeared in the sketch reacting uncomfortably to the jokes about Bryon Noem.

Michael Che

The co-host of 'Saturday Night Live's' 'Weekend Update' segment, who introduced the sketch about Bryon Noem.

Sarah Sherman

A cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' who portrayed Bryon Noem in the sketch, making jokes about his alleged fetish activities.

Kristi Noem

The Republican Governor of South Dakota, whose husband Bryon was the subject of the 'SNL' sketch.

Bryon Noem

The husband of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who was reported to have a habit of dressing as a woman and posting on a fetish website.

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What they’re saying

“'Michael, my eyes are up here' as she pointed to her eyes, and then pointed her fingers to the side and added, 'My nipples are out here.'”

— Sarah Sherman, as Bryon Noem

“'You got anything to say liberal New York about a conservative man's ball-oobs?' before calling on Ashley Padilla (who played Kristi Noem in the sketch). 'Anything to add about my sweater puppies?'”

— Sarah Sherman, as Bryon Noem

“'No. Absolutely not. I don't want to say anything,' Jost answered. He then added, 'But if I did, it would probably be something like …' before he stuck out his tongue and shook his head, miming motorboating.”

— Colin Jost

What’s next

It remains to be seen if the Noem family will respond to the 'SNL' sketch or if the reports about Bryon Noem's alleged online activities will lead to any further scrutiny or consequences.

The takeaway

This 'SNL' sketch highlights the challenges public figures and their families can face when personal matters become public, and the potential for mockery and scrutiny even around sensitive topics like kink and fetishes.