Saturday Night Live continues to captivate audiences with its exciting lineup for the current season. Producers have announced that comedic actress Melissa McCarthy will return as a host on December 6, marking her sixth appearance on the iconic show. She will be joined by musical guest Dijon. Following her, Josh O’Connor will debut as a host on December 13, featuring musical guest Lily Allen. The holiday festivities will ramp up with Ariana Grande making her third hosting appearance on December 20 alongside music legend Cher.
The 51st season kicked off on October 4 with a vibrant performance from the reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny, accompanied by musical guest Doja Cat. The following week, former cast member Amy Poehler returned to the stage on October 11 with musical guest Role Model. This weekend will see Sabrina Carpenter both host and serve as her own musical guest.
The lineup has been impressive with several notable names. On November 1, actor Miles Teller hosted with Brandi Carlile, followed by comedian Nikki Glaser on November 8 with musical guest Sombr. On November 15, Glen Powell took the stage for the first time alongside Olivia Dean.
SNL’s dynamic cast has seen some changes as well, welcoming five new featured players: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska. However, the show bid farewell to five established stars from Season 50, including Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner. Returning favorites include Michael Che, Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and many more, alongside new featured players Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline.
Moreover, SNL’s accolades continue to grow as it recently added to its impressive Emmy collection. The show remains the all-time leader with 113 Emmy awards amassed over its rich 50-season history, confirming its status as a beloved staple of American television.
As SNL continues to evolve with fresh talent and star-studded lineups, viewers can expect a season filled with laughter and memorable performances.