Kim Kardashian‘s famous backside made an early appearance on the 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” … with Kristen Wiig pretending to smack on her behind like bongos.

In the first sketch after the monologue on ‘SNL50,’ Kardashian appeared as one of the Maharelle Sisters — the singing quartet with three gorgeous sisters and then Dooneese, a character played by Wiig with a huge forehead, tiny hands and a nasally singing voice.

In this particular version, Will Ferrell — playing Robert Goulet — is on “The Lawrence Welk Show” trying to find choose between three women Ana Gasteyer, Scarlett Johansson and Kardashian … but, Dooneese keeps getting in the way.

Ultimately, the sketch goes on from there … but, it’s certainly attention-grabbing — and getting some mixed reactions online.

As you know … Kim hosted ‘SNL’ back in 2021 where she connected with Pete Davidson — kicking off their 9-month-long relationship.

Pete’s in the building tonight too … not surprising given he’s an ‘SNL’ staple. The two even hit the same party Saturday night for Chris Rock‘s birthday — unclear if they chatted once inside though.