Sean Spicer showed up at the Emmys and no one knew what to do

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Stephen Colbert's predictable Donald Trump jokes at the 69th Emmy Awards didn't stop Sean Spicer from stepping into enemy territory Sunday night.

The Trump administration's former press secretary wheeled out a podium during Colbert's opening monologue for a surprise cameo, and everyone pretty much had the same reaction—including Melissa McCarthy.

"What really matters to Donald Trump is ratings—you gotta have the big numbers. I certainly hope we achieve that tonight but unfortunately at this point, we have no idea of knowing how big the audience is," Colbert said. "Is there anyone who can say how big the audience is? Sean do you know?"

Spicer appeared out of nowhere with his best friend, a podium, right beside him.

"This will be the largest audience to witness the Emmys period—both in person and around the world," Spicer proclaimed. Sound familiar?

"I can understand why you would want one of these guys around," Colbert said. "Melissa McCarthy, ladies and gentleman!" he joked.

McCarthy, who famously played Spicer on SNL, was visibly shocked at the sight of Trump's former right-hand man.

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So were other actresses in the audience, like Modern Family's Sarah Hyland.

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And everyone watching at home immediately took to Twitter to share their shock, disgust and disbelief at the moment.

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