The world of late night TV came to a halt in May when the Writers Guild of America went on strike to demand fair wages from studios — and to protest unfair AI usage. After months of negotiations, as well as delays on Stranger Things 5 and Emily in Paris season 4, the long-awaited end of the writers' strike is finally here and Saturday Night Live is back! We can use a good laugh now more than ever, and the lighthearted pop culture commentary (as well as the more biting satire) Saturday Night Live offers is very, very welcome. Here's everything to know about SNL season 49, including all the SNL hosts, SNL guests, and a brand new SNL cast member. Keep checking back here for the latest news all season!
What episode of SNL is Jacob Elordi hosting?
Jacob Elordi hosted Saturday Night Live on January 20, 2024. The episode featured Mean Girls actress Renée Rapp as the musical guest but there were also two surprise additions to the SNL cast that night! Both Megan Thee Stallion, who joins Renée on the Mean Girls song "It's Not My Fault" and Rachel McAdams, who played Regina George in the original movie, showed up to the show as well.
Who is hosting Saturday Night Live?
Because Pete Davidson was supposed to host SNL in May, he's the first host for Saturday Night Live season 49! He'll appear on the show October 14, along with musical guest Ice Spice. This will be the comedian's first time hosting the late night show and we can't wait! Here's the full list of SNL hosts and SNL guests. Check back here for each week's update:
- October 14: Host Pete Davidson and musical guest Ice Spice.
- October 21: Host and musical guest Bad Bunny.
- October 28: Host Nate Bargatze and musical guest Foo Fighters.
- November 11: Host Timothée Chalamet and musical guest Boygenius.
- November 18: Host Jason Momoa and musical guest Tate McRae.
- December 2: Host Emma Stone and musical guest Noah Kahan.
- December 9: Host Adam Driver and musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.
- December 16: Host Kate McKinnon and musical guest Billie Eilish.
- January 20: Host Jacob Elordi and musical guest Renée Rapp.
- January 27: Host Dakota Johnson and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
How many times has Billie Eilish been on SNL?
December 16 will be Billie Eilish's third time at SNL. She hosted in 2019, and then was the host and the musical guest in 2021. This time around, she's joining host Kate McKinnon, who's both an SNL and a Barbie alum. We're ready for an all-out Barbie extravaganza — which should definitely include a performance of "What Was I Made For?"
How to get Saturday Night Live tickets 2023?
Unfortunately the SNL lottery for season 49 is closed (it'll open back up next summer!), but you do have the opportunity to do the SNL standby line. The link to apply for standby tickets opens at 10am the Thursday before a show. All you have to do is make a standby reservation for either the rehearsal or live show, and if you get approved, arrive at the 49th Street NBC Studios Marquee between 6pm and 7pm the Friday before a show. Standby cards will be handed out at 12:01am the Saturday morning of a show. You can read the full instructions here. Just make sure your entire party is with you, and good luck!
When was Travis Kelce on SNL?
Travis Kelce's most recent SNL appearance came on October 14, at the end of a skit about his recent relationship with popstar Taylor Swift. Watch the skit (and Travis Kelce's cameo) here!
When was Taylor Swift on SNL?
Taylor Swift just made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live October 14, to introduce musical guest Ice Spice. Taylor Swift also served as the musical guest on SNL in November 2021 ahead of her Red (Taylor's Version) release.
Is Saturday Night Live coming back in 2023?
Yes, Saturday Night Live is back for season 49 on October 13! You can expect more hilarious sketches, musical performances, and (hopefully) some very special guests. The final episode of SNL season 48 aired on April 15 with Ana de Armas as host and performances from Karol G.
Who is leaving SNL Season 49?
There are no cast departures for Saturday Night Live this season. After long-time SNL cast members like Cecily Strong, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson, Melissa Villaseñor, and Chris Redd recently left, we're glad that we won't have to say goodbye to anyone else for a bit.
How can I watch SNL?
Saturday Night Live premieres every Saturday at 11:30pm EST, but you can also stream new episodes on Peacock!
Who is the new cast of SNL 2023?
While no SNL cast members are leaving the show, NBC did add a new face to the cast: comedian Chloe Troast, who's based in New York City. In addition to Troast, the other featured cast members are Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker.
The main Saturday Night Live cast members include Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, James Austin Johnson, and Sarah Sherman.
How can guests appear on SNL during the SAG-AFTRA strike?
Because the performers for Saturday Night Live are under the SAG Net Code (the Network Television Code) instead of the SAG-AFTRA union, they don't have to strike.
Is SNL live November 4 2023?
November 4 was a dark week on SNL — meaning the cast and crew weren't working on a new episode — following Halloween weekend. Instead, NBC aired the season premiere with host Pete Davidson.
Check back here for the latest news on SNL season 49!
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