Elon Musk on SNL: Tesla CEO isn’t first person with Asperger’s syndrome to host

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SNL viewers are reacting to Elon Musk revealing he has Asperger’s syndrome during his opening monologue. “I’m actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL,” he said, adding: “Or at least the first to admit it.” However, shortly after, it was pointed out by viewers on social media that that Dan Aykroyd also has Asperger’s syndrome, and hosted the sketch show in 2003. “I applaud @elonmusk for speaking publicly about his #asbergerssyndrome on @nbcsnl, however if I’m not mistaken SNL and comedic legend @dan_aykroyd has been public about his struggles with Asperger’s and tourettes,’ one viewer wrote. This is incorrect; that would be Dan Aykroyd.” During his monologue, Musk said that he wouldn’t “make a lot of eye contact with the cast tonight” and joked: “But don’t worry, I’m pretty good at running human in emulation mode.” Elon Musk on ‘Saturday Night Live' Many praised the billionaire for being so open, although some Twitter users with Asperger’s syndrome suggested they weren’t happy with his comments as he is such a controversial figure.