Tom Hanks has found himself at the center of controversy after reviving his “Black Jeopardy” character, Doug, on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special.

Doug — a clueless, MAGA hat-wearing Trump supporter — was first introduced in 2016, intended to highlight both the differences and unexpected similarities between Trump voters and Black culture.

Tom Hanks’ return to SNL did not go down well with a portion of the audience. Credit: SNL/NBC/X

But when SNL and the Hollywood icon brought Doug back for the star-studded anniversary celebration, many Trump supporters weren’t laughing.

Instead, they blasted Hanks and SNL, accusing them of peddling a tired and divisive stereotype, especially in light of Trump’s recent gains with diverse voters and his popular vote victory in the 2024 election.

The Scene That Sparked Outrage

In the new version of the sketch, Hanks’ Doug takes the stage, but this time, he refuses to shake hands with host Darnell Hayes, played by Kenan Thompson.

That moment was enough to ignite a firestorm online, with critics slamming both the show and Hanks for what they saw as an unfair and outdated portrayal of Trump voters.

Former RFK Jr. aide Link Lauren didn’t hold back, calling the bit “disgusting” and accusing SNL of refusing to evolve.

“This show wonders why their ratings are in the gutter,” he wrote. “Trump won the popular vote. This tired trope that MAGA is racist is disgusting. SNL is an unfunny show for snobbish liberal elites.”

Right-wing influencer Dominick McGee took aim directly at Hanks: “Tom Hanks was just disrespecting every Republican on SNL as he was dressed up as a Trump supporter with a MAGA hat.”

Trump supporters were left furious. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty

One angered viewer tweeted: “So not funny and Tom Hanks insulted me and 77 million other viewers.”