‘SNL’ to kick off 50th season with Coldplay, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and more
nme.comSaturday Night Live (SNL) has announced the host and performer line-up for the first five episodes of season 50 – see the full roster below.Last night, the long-running late-night live sketch comedy variety show announced that it will return for its 50th season later this month (September 28), and has shared the line-up for its first five episodes.To kick off its historic 50th season, SNL will be starting strong with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment.
The season premiere will be hosted by Jean Smart, with a live performance from Jelly Roll. October 5’s episode will see Coldplay perform, hosted by Nate Gargatze.
The following week, Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks will perform while being hosted by Ariana Grande.October 19’s show will be hosted by Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish will perform, while the November 2 show will see Chappell Roan perform with John Mulaney hosting.A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl)For the 50th season premiere, both Jean Smart and Jelly Roll will be making their Saturday Night Live debuts.
Ariana Grande’s hosting duties will be the first time she’s done so on the show since 2016 – she most recently performed on the show earlier this year.
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