Blake Lively was reportedly in a complete meltdown after her husband, Ryan Reynolds, found himself in an awkward and uncomfortable situation on Saturday Night Live (SNL). What was supposed to be a lighthearted moment turned into a viral spectacle that left both the live studio audience and viewers at home stunned, and it didn’t take long before the incident reached Lively, who had a reportedly emotional reaction.
Reynolds, known for his quick wit and comedic timing, was the host for the evening. However, during one skit, he found himself struggling to keep it together after a joke fell flat. The segment, intended to poke fun at a celebrity pop culture trend, quickly spiraled out of control when Reynolds, instead of delivering a punchline, got tangled in an unexpected flub. His usual effortless charm seemed to abandon him, and the uncomfortable silence that followed made for one of the most cringeworthy moments in recent SNL history.
Blake Lively, who was watching the broadcast from home, reportedly became overwhelmed with emotion after seeing her husband's apparent humiliation on live television. "She was in tears," a source close to the couple revealed. "Blake is always incredibly supportive of Ryan, but she couldn’t help but feel heartbroken watching him struggle like that. She’s fiercely protective of him."
The incident didn’t go unnoticed by fans or media outlets. Social media exploded with reactions, with some defending Reynolds’ comedic effort and others poking fun at the mishap. The moment quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, with hashtags like #PoorRyan and #SNLFail making their rounds.
While Reynolds’ self-deprecating humor typically earns him praise, this time, he seemed uncharacteristically rattled. His attempt to salvage the skit and laugh it off was met with awkward applause, but the damage had been done. His comedic genius, once a sure thing on the Deadpool set, appeared to falter in front of a live audience.
In a later statement, Reynolds himself acknowledged the embarrassing moment with his signature humor. “Not my best moment. I guess I’ve learned the hard way that not every joke is a winner. Thanks to the SNL team for sticking with me through that debacle. And thanks to Blake for making me laugh when I couldn’t,” he wrote on social media.
Meanwhile, Lively, who had stayed out of the spotlight during the evening’s broadcast, took to Instagram the next day to support her husband. She shared a heartfelt message about the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges and how proud she was of Reynolds for taking risks, even when they don’t go as planned.
Despite Lively’s public display of affection, the tension of the situation was still palpable. Friends of the couple say that the incident has brought the pair even closer, with Lively offering constant reassurance to Reynolds. “She’s always there for him, especially when he’s vulnerable,” a friend explained. "She’s seen him tackle challenges before, but this was different. Ryan is used to taking risks, but even he didn’t expect that level of discomfort."
As for Reynolds, he continues to receive an outpouring of support from fans, many of whom found his mishap endearing and relatable. “We’ve all been there,” one fan tweeted. “Ryan just made it more entertaining!”