The 49th season of Saturday Night Live (SNL) has returned to form with a lineup of hosts and musical guests. Here are the highlights:
1. Return to Season 49:
- SNL Season 49 returned on October 14, featuring alum Pete Davidson as the host for the season premiere.
2. Full Cast Return:
- The entire cast of SNL, including James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman, who were promoted from featured players to repertory players, returned for the new season. Newcomer Chloe Troast also joined the cast.
3. Hosts and Musical Guests:
- Pete Davidson (Host): Season 49 started with Pete Davidson as the host on October 14. He was originally scheduled to host in May, but the show was canceled due to the writers’ strike.
- Dakota Johnson (Host): Dakota Johnson will host for the second time on January 27. Justin Timberlake will be the musical guest, marking his fifth solo appearance on SNL.
- Jacob Elordi (Host): Jacob Elordi hosted the first SNL episode of the new year on January 20. Reneé Rapp was the musical guest, and she performed the song “Not My Fault” from the Mean Girls musical, introduced by Rachel McAdams.
- Megan Thee Stallion (Musical Guest): Megan Thee Stallion, a former SNL host and musical guest, joined Reneé Rapp’s performance.
SNL continues to bring a mix of established stars and rising talents to its hosting and musical guest lineup, creating anticipation and excitement for each episode. The season promises more memorable moments and performances from the SNL cast and guests.
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