'SNL' announces Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton and more as Season 50 hosts
“Saturday Night Live” has set its first batch of hosts for Season 50, including Ariana Grande, John Mulaney, Michael Keaton, Jean Smart and more.
“Saturday Night Live” has set its first batch of hosts for Season 50, including Ariana Grande, John Mulaney, Michael Keaton and more.
Hosting for her first time, Jean Smart will open the season on Sept. 28 with musical guest Jelly Roll, followed by an Oct. 5 episode hosted by Nate Bargatze featuring songs from Coldplay.
Grande will host “SNL” for the second time on Oct. 12 with musical guest Stevie Nicks. Keaton will visit Studio 8H on Oct. 19 with Billie Eilish, and Mulaney will host on Nov. 2 with “SNL” first-timer Chappell Roan.
Smart is fresh off her third Emmy win for the Max comedy “Hacks,” while the Grammy-nominated Jelly Roll, who performed at the Emmys, will be performing in anticipation of his new album, “Beautifully Broken,” out Oct. 11.
Comedian Bargatze, who continues his “Be Funny Tour” through the fall, returns to the “SNL” stage after hosting in 2023. Coldplay will join him in the band’s eighth appearance as musical guest. The Chris Martin-led outfit will release its 10th album, “Moon Music,” on Oct. 4.
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