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SATURDAY Night Live is on its 49th season as the long-running sketch comedy series continues to be renewed.

Although the show was temporarily halted because of the Writer’s Strike, production has since resumed.

Musical guest Olivia Rodrigo, host Adam Driver, and SNL cast member Heidi Gardner pictured during promo filming in Studio 8H on Thursday, December 7, 20232

Musical guest Olivia Rodrigo, host Adam Driver, and SNL cast member Heidi Gardner pictured during promo filming in Studio 8H on Thursday, December 7, 2023Credit: Getty

Who is the next SNL host?

Saturday Night Live’s next episode is scheduled to be hosted by Jacob Elordi with Reneé Rapp as the musical guest.

The Australian actor is known for his role in the hit TV show Euphoria and he recently starred in the 2023 movies Saltburn and Priscilla.

The live broadcast is slated to air on January 20, 2024, at 11:30 pm ET.

Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny, Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa, Adam Driver, and Emma Stone have already hosted the show’s 49th season.

Fans will have to stay tuned to see which other stars and musicians are taking over SNL for the nights to come.

The show airs weekly, every Saturday night. The show starts at 11:30 pm ET and usually runs for an hour-and-a-half until 1:00 am ET.

Viewers can also stream episodes of SNL on Hulu

Who hosted SNL in 2023?

Actress Aubrey Plaza was the host for the first SNL episode of 2023, which premiered on January 21, 2023.

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She was joined by English singer Sam Smith, who was the musical guest for the night.

The 48th season of the show had a diverse list of hosts and musical guests, including:

On October 14, 2023, SNL made its return with the premiere of season 49 after a hiatus due to the Writer’s Strike.

Since the season’s premiere, the SNL hosts and musical guests have included:

  • October 14, 2023: Host, Pete Davidson, and musical guest, Ice Spice
  • October 21, 2023: Host and musical guest, Bad Bunny
  • October 28, 2023: Host Nate Bargatze, and musical guest, Foo Fighters
  • November 11, 2023: Host Timothee Chalamet, and musical guest, boygenius
  • November 18, 2023: Host Jason Momoa, and musical guest, Tate McRae
  • December 2, 2023: Host Emma Stone, and musical guest, Noah Kahan
  • December 9, 2023: Host Adam Driver, and musical guest, Olivia Rodrigo
  • December 16, 2023: Host Kate McKinnon, and musical guest, Billie Eilish

Fans can also watch a special episode of the hit comedy show, A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special.

The special aired on Wednesday, November 22, from 9 to 11 pm ET.

It is also available to stream on NBC, Hulu, and Peacock.

Celebrities who are a part of the SNL Five-Timers club2

Celebrities who are a part of the SNL Five-Timers club

Who hosted SNL in 2022?

The first episode of Season 48 of SNL premiered on October 1, 2022, with actor, Miles Teller, who is popularly known for starring in Top Gun: Maverick as the host of the night.

Furthermore, the musical guest for the show was versatile musician, Kendrick Lamar.

Other 2022 SNL hosts and musical guests include:

  • October 8, 2022: Host, Irish actor Brendan Gleeson – best known for his performance as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films – with Willow Smith as musical guest
  • October 15, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion was on double duty for the show. She hosted and performed
  • October 30, 2022: Rapper Jack Harlow performed and hosted the show
  • November 5, 2022: Comedian Amy Schumer hosted the show. Singer Steve Lacy was the musical guest
  • November 12, 2022: Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the show and the hip-hop duo Black Star performed
  • December 3, 2022: Actress Keke Palmer hosted and announced her pregnancy. Singer SZA performed as a musical guest
  • December 10, 2022: Steve Martin and Martin Short hosted, while Brandi Carlile performed
  • December 17, 2022: Actor Austin Butler hosted the last SNL episode of the year with Lizzo as his musical guest

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