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\"I'm so thrilled to even be associated with the show and that I got to go back. It's like the gift that keeps on giving,\" the Emmy nominee said. \"Honestly, it's my favorite place to play.\"

When asked how she felt about Biden choosing Harris as his running mate, Rudolph remarked, \"I'm as surprised as you are, guys. That's spicy.\"

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