Tina Fey, a former cast member, and Kenan Thompson, a current cast member, then joined him to induct Mr. Rudd into the so-called Five-Timers Club for hosts.
The show was supposed to have included a musical performance by the English pop artist Charli XCX.
“I know it wasn’t the Christmas show you expected, but that’s the beauty of this place.
He finished by cracking a joke at Mr. Hanks’s expense.