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Rosie O’Donnell wants to play Steve Bannon on ‘SNL’

the comedian tweeted she is ‘available’ for the part

Published

10 years ago

February 7, 2017

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

Rosie O’Donnell is available to play Steve Bannon on “Saturday Night Live.”

The comedian tweeted she would be interested in playing President Donald Trump’s chief strategist after someone tweeted she would be good for the role.

@calvininsf – i am here to serve – alec has trump – melissa has spice – i would need a few days to prepare – so if called – i will be ready

— ROSIE (@Rosie) February 7, 2017

available – if called i will serve !!! https://t.co/LT84EJjfsw

— ROSIE (@Rosie) February 7, 2017

#BannoninChief https://t.co/UVkK2D6byX

— ROSIE (@Rosie) February 7, 2017

The suggestions for a female Bannon on “SNL” come on the heels of Melissa McCarthy’s scene-stealing sketch as press secretary Sean Spicer. The video has received more than 16 million views on YouTube.

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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)