As a photograph appeared on display screen of her standing in a star-studded 2015 viewers, she mentioned: “The last time I hosted was right after the SNL 40th. I was actually in the audience for that special.

“Look at this picture, take a look at this assortment of individuals: Sarah Palin, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg.

“And look who’s sitting right behind me.”

The digital camera then zoomed in to point out the previous president, who was additionally within the viewers.

Dakota added: “Crazy to be standing so close to someone who would become the most powerful person in America.”

But the digital camera then zoomed in on Taylor, who was sitting in entrance of Dakota, prompting the viewers to cheer.

Elsewhere in her monologue, Justin Timberlake made a shock look and joked about his personal “comeback” forward of his musical efficiency later within the present.

She mentioned: “Tonight is also a sort of reunion for me and Justin Timberlake. We were actually in a movie together, called ‘The Social Network’.”

Justin then appeared on stage, prompting Dakota – who had one scene in ‘The Social Network’ to ask him: “What are you doing up here, are you lost?”

The 42-year-old singer defined he had heard his voice and thought it was his cue, earlier than providing to assist out with any sketches and reminded the ‘Madame Web’ actress he had hosted earlier than – which she identified “was 10 years ago”.

She added: “Anyway, I’m so happy you chose my show for your comeback.”

Justin replied: “Comeback, is that what we’re calling it?”

Dakota reassured him she “meant that in a good way.”

The ‘Mirrors’ hitmaker added: “OK, I see what this is. This is where we make a joke like, ‘First he was bringing sexy back, and now he’s bringing coming back.’ “

Later within the present, the previous *NSYNC singer – who has hosted the sketch present 5 instances and was making his sixth look as musical visitor – carried out his new single ‘Selfish’ and ‘Sanctified’, the latter of which he was joined by Tobe Nwigwe and a small choir.