Jake Paul Reacts to Olivia Rodrigo Mentioning Him in Her ‘SNL' Monologue

Jake Paul responded to his former Disney Channel costar Olivia Rodrigo mentioning him in her Saturday Night Live opening monologue.

During the Saturday, May 2, episode of SNL, Rodrigo, 23, had spoken about starring in Disney's Bizaardvark as a 13-year-old alongside Paul, 29, telling the crowd that she and the boxer "always talked about our futures" together. She then joked, "I'd say, ‘I really wanna create music that explores the complexities of girls my age,' and he'd say, ‘Well, one day I really wanna beat up old guys on Netflix.'"

Paul took to X the following day to address the comment, which seemingly referenced his 2024 Netflix boxing match against Mike Tyson. "We had the vision … I told you that you would sell stadiums out and then we both did … proud of you fr [for real]," Paul wrote.

The post attracted a fan reply, which noted, "I think he didn't get that she laughed at him and not with him." The fan comment sparked further reflection from Paul. "I got that she was making a joke at my expense. So what. She's on SNL and that's what they are supposed to do."

Paul concluded, "Doesn't change my admiration of her [Rodrigo] and her success."

Rodrigo's monologue had also poked fun at Paul's acting ability. "When I was 13, I was on a Disney show called Bizaardvark and we had an incredible cast which included acting legend Jake Paul," the singer said, which drew laughter from the crowd.

During Rodrigo's SNL monologue, she reflected on the remarkable fame she has achieved. "A lot has changed for me since my first single ‘Drivers License,' which was about the biggest event in my life when I was a teenager," she detailed on the show just prior to performing a parody version of the single.

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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM.