Jake Paul, the YouTube personality turned professional boxer, has responded to comments made by pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo during her recent hosting stint on 'Saturday Night Live'. Rodrigo, who shared the screen with Paul in the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark' in the late 2010s, playfully mocked his boxing career in a sketch, referencing his fights against 'old guys on Netflix'.
During her opening monologue, Rodrigo, who achieved global fame with hits like 'Drivers License', made a self-deprecating joke about her past as a child actor, stating, "I was on a Disney Channel show called 'Bizaardvark'. I played a guitarist, and I think it's a great show, and I think it's on Disney+, and I think some of my co-stars are doing great. One of them is a pop star, and one of them is beating up old guys on Netflix." The clear allusion to Paul, whose boxing matches have increasingly been featured on major streaming platforms, quickly gained traction online.
Paul, known for his often outspoken social media presence, took to X (formerly Twitter) to address Rodrigo's remarks. While his exact response was succinct, it acknowledged the joke and highlighted the continued public interest in his ventures. This interaction brings a nostalgic element for fans of 'Bizaardvark', a show that launched both stars into the public eye, albeit on very different career paths.
The Ohio-born personality transitioned from viral internet videos to a high-profile boxing career, facing a mix of fellow YouTubers, former MMA fighters, and retired professional boxers. His matches, often streamed globally, have drawn significant pay-per-view numbers and sparked considerable debate within the combat sports community. His most recent bouts have indeed been available on streaming services, including Netflix, making Rodrigo's reference timely and accurate.
Olivia Rodrigo, on the other hand, has become one of the most successful musicians of her generation, earning multiple Grammy Awards and critical acclaim for her songwriting. Her hosting debut on 'Saturday Night Live', a prestigious platform for comedians and musicians alike, further cemented her status as a mainstream cultural figure. The playful jab at her former co-star highlights the vastly different trajectories their careers have taken since their Disney days.
For UK audiences, Paul's fights are typically available via DAZN or other sports streaming platforms, with some recent high-profile bouts also appearing on Netflix, accessible with a standard subscription. Rodrigo's music is widely available across all major streaming services, and her 'Saturday Night Live' appearance would have aired on Sky Comedy and been available on demand via NOW in the UK.
Source: Saturday Night Live, X (formerly Twitter)