Snake Removed from Commercial Flight by Disney Star — Who Got a Free Drink for His Service!

Stimson’s Python.Photo:Getty Getty On Thursday, Nov. 21, Virgin Airlines flight VA1482 in Australia was delayed 20 minutes after passengers spotted a wild snake on board, per Australia’sABC. The flight from Broome to Perth was set to leave at 10:30 a.m. local time but was pushed back after someone allegedly yelled that a snake was on board ahead of takeoff, passenger Andre Rerekura told the outlet. Luckily for those on the flight, Rerekura wasn’t just any passenger—he’s also featured in Disney+’s mini-seriesShipwreck Hunters Australia, and he told ABC that he thought the Stimson’s python that ended up on the plane was “cute.

Snake Surprises Store Employees by Slithering Out of Fresh Christmas Tree Shipment in Hawaii

Snake found inside box of Christmas trees.Photo:State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Shutterstock/Sheremetio State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Shutterstock/Sheremetio It’s beginning to look a lot like hiss-mas.Employees of a Hilo, Hawaii store were shocked to discover a snake slithering around a shipment of fresh Christmas trees. The employees found the scaly stowaway on Saturday, Nov. 16, while unloading a box of trees in preparation for the holiday season.In response, the staff members closed the box back up, preventing the snake’s escape, and contacted the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), according to anHDOA press release.

SNL's Best Sketch of All Time? TheSaturday NightMovie Cast Picks Their Favorites (Exclusive)

Live from New York, it’s the movie cast ofSaturday Night! Actors from the upcomingJason Reitman-directed film (in theaters Oct. 11), which will recount the behind-the-scenes happenings of the very first episode ofSaturday Night Live, have plenty of choices when it comes to a best sketch from the long-running variety show. Ahead of their movie’s Tuesday, Sept. 10premiereat theToronto International Film Festival, several cast members shared their favorites exclusively with PEOPLE.

SNLAddresses Hoda Kotb's Departure from theTodayShow with a Matt Lauer Joke During 50th Season Premiere

Colin Jost (L) and Hoda Kotb (R).Photo:Saturday Night Life/ YouTube; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Saturday Night Life/ YouTube; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Saturday Night Livekicked off season 50 with a bang! “Hoda Kotb announced that she will be leaving theTodayshow,” Jost, 42, began. “Hoda says she will remember her time on the show fondly, and not at all,” he then joked, as a photo of Kotb smiling while holding a glass of wine appeared on the screen behind him.

SNLSees New The Lonely Island Song as Maya Rudolph, Dana Carvey and More Return for 2024 Election Sketch

Maya Rudolph (L) Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer (R).Photo:Saturday Night Life/YouTube Saturday Night Life/YouTube Saturday Night Livefeatured a new song and more celebrity cameos this week. ComedianNate Bargatzehosted the show for the second time on Oct. 5, withColdplayas the musical guest, performing tracks “All My Love” and “WE PRAY,” both from their new albumMoon Music. However, there was also another musical appearance on the show, with The Lonely Island debuting a new track, “Sushi Glory Hole,” during a digital short.