The new coverage adds details of the Season 52 premiere’s opening and cast changes, while confirming that many US viewers saw the programme late because college football overran. The episode, hosted by New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson, remained live on Peacock and in several markets, but was delayed on numerous local affiliates.

Oregon beat USC 41–27 after the game finished more than 15 minutes late; USC quarterback Dante Moore was taken to hospital following a late hit. The delayed markets included Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Baltimore, Dallas and Charlotte, while New York, Boston, Washington, DC and Miami aired the programme live. Ramy Youssef reprised his role as Mayor Zohran Mamdani, James Austin Johnson appeared as President Donald Trump, and new cast members Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter made their debuts.