NBC’s legendary, late-night comedy show, “Saturday Night Live,” is back in full swing after going dark last year.
The show took a hiatus beginning in April 2023 as a result of the Writers Guild of America, the union representing many of Hollywood’s TV show and film writers, going on strike.
The show returned on Oct. 14, 2023, with the season 49 premiere featuring alum Pete Davidson hosting and Ice Spice as the musical guest. The entire cast from season 48 returned for the premiere, with James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman promoted from featured players to repertory players and New York City-based comedian Chloe Troast joining as a new member of the crew.
Here’s everything to know about SNL season 49’s first show of 2024, coming up on Jan. 20.
Who’s hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Jan. 20?
Jacob Elordi, the heartthrob leading man in recent major films “Priscilla” and “Saltburn,” will make his SNL hosting debut on Jan. 20. The Australian actor will be joined by musical guest Reneé Rapp, a Broadway alum and star of the 2024 “Mean Girls” musical movie.
How to watch ‘Saturday Night Live’
All episodes of SNL premiere Saturday nights on NBC at 11:30 p.m. Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.
Hulu + Live TV subscription-holders can also stream the show live. The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription on Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.
The full list of ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 49 hosts, musical guests
The hosts for the rest of the season will be revealed nearly every week there’s a new episode, NBC announced.
Here are the hosts and musical guests that have graced the SNL stage thus far in season 49.
- Oct. 14: Pete Davidson, Ice Spice
- Oct. 21: Bad Bunny (host and musical guest)
- Oct. 28: Nate Bargatze, Foo Fighters
- Nov. 11: Timothée Chalamet, boygenius
- Nov. 18: Jason Momoa, Tate McRae
- Dec. 2: Emma Stone, Noah Kahan
- Dec. 9: Adam Driver, Olivia Rodrigo
- Dec. 16: Kate McKinnon, Billie Eilish
- Jan. 20: Jacob Elordi, Reneé Rapp
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