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Trump-hosted 'Saturday Night Live' draws 9.3 million viewers

<p>"They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists and some, I assume, are good people," <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_q61B-DyPk" target="_blank">Donald Trump said in June</a>. </p><p>After these comments in June, it was questionable if NBC could handle the the return of Donald Trump to the Saturday Night Live stage. Trump, by himself, caused protests outside the studio. But what about three Trumps?  </p><p>"They're great. They don't have my money, my talent or especially my good looks," Trump said. </p><p>The GOP presidential hopeful hosted SNL for the first time since 2004, appearing only a few months after NBC cut ties with him. </p><p>But, for all of the outlandish comments Trump's known to make, he's not afraid to laugh at himself ... in the most Trump-ish ways possible. (Video via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ivdc7wdUSE" target="_blank">CNBC</a>)</p><p>"Mr. President, I'm so sorry to interrupt but we have got a big problem," Trump's aide said. </p><p>"What is it," trump asked.</p><p>"It's the American people sir. They're just sick of winning. They're winning so much," Trump's aide responds.</p><p>Sia was the musical guest for the night, performing her hits "Bird Set Free" and "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2NgsJrrAyM" target="_blank">Alive</a>." </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-7K_OjsDCQ" target="_blank">The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2</a> actress Elizabeth Banks is set to host next with musical guest Disclosure. </p>
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Donald Trump couldn't beat the team of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake.

Last Saturday's Trump-hosted "Saturday Night Live" averaged 9.3 million viewers, according to final Nielsen figures released Thursday.

NBC says it's the most-watched edition of "SNL" since December 2013, when Fallon guest-hosted, joined by musical guest Timberlake. That broadcast drew 9.4 million viewers.

Trump's appearance had been highly anticipated and sparked controversy in the aftermath of remarks made by the GOP presidential hopeful about Mexican immigrants. The show, which also featured musical guest Sia, was roundly panned by critics.