Chris Rock took to the Studio 8H stage as the first in-studio host since the show went remote late last season. The comic used his time to address Trump's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, the show's return to its traditional format and the current political climate during this year's election cycle.«Before we even get started let, [talk about] the elephant in the room.
President Trump's in the hospital from COVID, and, you know, I just want to say my heart goes out to COVID,» Rock said, laughing.Getting that out of the way, Rock went on to explain how the show has managed to have an audience while still keeping safe.«Everybody in this audience has been checked, and all week I've had things going up my nose.