Zach Galifianakis’ beard was a hot topic following his SNL hosting gig – did he shave the beard mid-show or not?

Check out this behind-the-scenes look at Zach Galifianakis shaving his beard during the musical performance on Saturday Night Live, appearing in the final “Pageant Talk” sketch sans beard.

Galifianakis appeared for the final thank-you’s onstage with a beard though… it was a fake!