Viewers were delighted by Steve Kornacki’s surprise appearance at the 2024 National Dog Show

Viewers of the 2024 National Dog Show were delighted when popular broadcaster and analyst Steve Kornacki made a surprise appearance.

Kornacki, the breakout star of MSNBC’s election coveragewas accompanied by its usual interactive display, although it was offered more dog-based analysis – including on the most popular dog names and breeds in different states.

The performance sent social media and fans of Kornacki, who has since become somewhat of a cult figure, into a frenzy. “Steve Kornacki at the dog show???? This is my Super Bowl,” one user wrote.

“Steve kornacki at the national dog show is my new favorite thing,” wrote another, and another added, “#nationaldogshow should have been about 50% more Steve Kornacki.”

Some found themselves having to explain who Kornacki was to family members unfamiliar with his work or pop culture icon status. “Steve Kornacki with dogs on the big table makes me lose my s*** in front of my extended family,” one user wrote.

Others, however, were concerned about Kornacki and whether, after his extensive and intensive work in the run-up to the election night coverage, he had been given time off work.

“Steve Kornacki has already worked so hard this year. Yet we take him away from his family to report on the dog’s popularity? Give this man a break,” said one user.

Another added: “Why is Steve Kornacki at the dog show… cut the man off ffs.”

Others joked about how Kornacki’s political analysis skills could transfer to the Dog Show.

“It’s pretty weird that NBC has Steve Kornacki doing color commentary for the dog show,” wrote one user. “I expect him to tell us that if Basenji wants to win, he will have to improve his number in the suburbs.”

Another added: “But how many Best in Show votes are outstanding in Allegheny County, PA @SteveKornacki?”