Saturday Night Live is back in full swing! 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,guests, and a brand new SNL cast member!
Keep checking back here for the latest news all season.
When was Kristen Wiig on SNL?
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April 6 will be Kristen Wiig's fifth time hosting SNL! The comedian and Palm Royale actress became a cast member during season 32 in 2006, and later hosted episodes after she left the show in 2012. I'm really hoping we see a new sketch featuring her Target Lady!
When is Ryan Gosling hosting SNL season 49?
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Ryan Gosling is hosting an episode of SNL season 49 on April 13, 2024, alongside musical guest Chris Stapleton. Gosling is fresh off an Oscars nomination for Barbie and quite the energetic performance of his song in the blockbuster movie, "I'm Just Ken".
How many times has Ryan Gosling hosted SNL?
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Ryan Gosling has previously hosted SNL two times. His April 13th appearance will mark his third time hosting.
Who is hosting Saturday Night Live?
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Here's the full list of SNL hosts and SNL guests for Saturday Night Live season 49. Check back here for each week's update:
- 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 Timothée 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.
- January 20, 2024: Host Jacob Elordi and musical guest Renée Rapp.
- January 27, 2024: Host Dakota Johnson and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
- February 3, 2024: Host Ayo Edebiri and musical guest Jennifer Lopez.
- March 2, 2024: Host Sydney Sweeney and musical guest Kacey Musgraves.
- March 9, 2024: Host Josh Brolin and musical guest Ariana Grande.
- March 30, 2024: Host Ramy Youssef and musical guest Travis Scott.
- April 6, 2024: Host Kristen Wiig and musical guest Raye.
- April 13, 2024: Host Ryan Gosling and musical guest Chris Stapleton.
Is Sydney Sweeney hosting an episode of SNL season 49?
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Yes, Sydney Sweeney hosted SNL on March 2, 2024. She was joined by Kacey Musgraves as the musical guest. This episode was Sydney's SNL debut, and after projects like Euphoria, Anyone But You, and Madame Web, there was *plenty* of material to pull from.
What episode of SNL is Ariana Grande on?
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Ariana Grande joined host Josh Brolin for SNL season 49 on March 9, 2024 in honor of their respective projects Eternal Sunshine and Dune 2. I hope we get to see Ariana (or Cynthia Erivo) again later this year for Wicked!
How can I watch SNL season 49?
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Musical guest Ice Spice, host Pete Davidson, and Kenan Thompson during Promos in Studio 8H on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Saturday Night Live premieres every Saturday at 11:30pm EST, but you can also stream new episodes on Peaco*ck!
Who is the new cast of SNL Season 49?
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Anchor Colin Jost, anchor Michael Che and Molly Kearney during Weekend Update on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
While no SNL season 49 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.
Who is leaving SNL Season 49?
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There are no cast departures for Saturday Night Live season 49. 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 to get Saturday Night Live tickets in 2024?
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Host Quinta Brunson during the Monologue on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Unfortunately, the Saturday Night Live season 49 ticket lottery is closed, but it'll open back up this 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 — and read our entertainment editor Chloe's experience attending SNL here! Just make sure your entire party is with you, and good luck!
When is Ayo Edebiri hosting Saturday Night Live?
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Ayo Edebiri attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024.
The Bearstar Ayo Edebiri hosted SNL on February 3, 2024, with Jennifer Lopez as musical guest for the evening. Ayo's sense of humor is dry, witty, and sharp, which was perfect for Saturday Night Live! The best sketch of the night (aside from a pre-tape about the Dune 2popcorn buckets) was Solomon and the school hypnotist. I almost cried from laughing so hard!
What episode of SNL is Jacob Elordi hosting?
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Host Jacob Elordi, musical guest Renée Rapp, and surprise guests Rachel McAdams and Megan Thee Stallion on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Jacob Elordi hosted SNL season 49 on January 20, 2024. The episode featured Mean Girlsactress 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!
How many times has Billie Eilish been on SNL?
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Host and musical guest Billie Eilish during the Monologue on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
December 16, 2023 was Billie Eilish's third time on SNL. She hosted in 2019, and then was the host and the musical guest in 2021. This time around, she was joined by host Kate McKinnon, who's an SNL and Barbie movie alum. We were ready for an all-out Barbie extravaganza — and they didn't disappoint.
When was Travis Kelce on SNL?
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Host Travis Kelce during the Monologue on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Travis Kelce's most recent SNL appearance came on October 14, 2023, at the end of a skit about hisrecent relationship with pop star Taylor Swift. Watch the skit (and Travis Kelce's cameo) here!
When was Taylor Swift on SNL?
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Taylor Swift during "All Too Well: The Short Film," which was released with Red (Taylor's Version).
Taylor Swift just made a surprise appearance on SNL season 49 on October 14, 2023 to introduce musical guest, Ice Spice. Swift also served as the musical guest on SNL in November 2021 ahead of her Red (Taylor's Version) release.
When did Saturday Night Live season 49 premiere?
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Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, Host Ana De Armas, Mikey Day, Musical guest Karol G, Chloe Fineman, and Michael Longfellow during the Goodnights & Credits on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Saturday Night Live season 49 premiered on October 13, 2023! We've seen some amazing sketches, musical performances, and very special guests so far. The final episode of SNL season 48 aired on April 15, 2023 with Ana de Armasas the host and performances from singer Karol G.
Check back here for the latest news on SNL season 49!
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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.
