“Saturday Night Live” has announced its initial lineup of hosts for Season 50, featuring a range of stars including Ariana Grande, John Mulaney, and Michael Keaton.
Jean Smart will kick off the season on September 28, marking her debut as a host, with Jelly Roll as the musical guest. The following episode on October 5 will showcase Nate Bargatze, accompanied by performances from Coldplay.
Ariana Grande will take the helm of “SNL” for her second time on October 12, with legendary artist Stevie Nicks performing musically. Michael Keaton is set to appear on October 19, joined by Billie Eilish, while John Mulaney will host on November 2 alongside first-time musical guest Chappell Roan.
Smart recently secured her third Emmy award for her role in the Max comedy “Hacks.” Musician Jelly Roll, who entertained audiences at the Emmys, will promote his upcoming album “Beautifully Broken,” set for release on October 11.
Comedian Nate Bargatze, who is currently on his “Be Funny Tour,” will return to “SNL” after hosting it earlier this year. Coldplay makes its eighth appearance on the show, promoting their 10th album “Moon Music,” which drops on October 4.
Ariana Grande will host “SNL” right before the premiere of “Wicked” in theaters on November 22, while Stevie Nicks is back for her first performance on the show since 1983.
Michael Keaton, who recently starred in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” with Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder, has a new film titled “Goodrich” releasing in theaters on October 18. Billie Eilish will be making her fourth appearance as the musical guest, promoting her upcoming album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” due in 2024.
John Mulaney, who served as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” from 2008 to 2013, will host the show for the sixth time. The Emmy-winning comedian is also set to appear in the new Broadway play “All In: Comedy About Love,” which opens on December 11. Chappell Roan, who gained popularity this year with tracks like “Good Luck, Babe!” and “Hot to Go!,” is also set to perform on the “SNL” stage for the first time.
“Saturday Night Live” will mark its 50th season with a live primetime special on February 16. The show airs on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET and is available for streaming on Peacock. NBC is owned by NBCUniversal, which is also the parent company of NBC News.
“SNL” is produced in association with Broadway Video, with creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels at the helm.