Saturday Night Live returns this weekend with an exciting lineup featuring Josh O’Connor as the host and musical guest Lily Allen. Scheduled for a prime slot at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC, this episode marks O’Connor’s debut as host, while Allen will be making her second appearance on the show since February 2007.
This latest installment follows the previous episode on December 6, which saw Melissa McCarthy at the helm with Dijon providing the musical entertainment. The show’s current season, its 51st, has been marked by significant changes. Recent weeks have seen the departure of popular cast members including Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner, and Ego Nwodim. In light of this, SNL has welcomed several new talents to its roster for this season, with featured players Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska joining the mix. Additionally, Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline have also returned to the show.
The cast for this season continues to include familiar faces such as Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, and Bowen Yang.
Fans can expect a lively evening of comedy and music as SNL gears up for episode eight, with anticipation growing for O’Connor’s comedic prowess and Allen’s musical talent. Following this episode, viewers can look forward to an exciting lineup on December 20, where pop icon Ariana Grande will host, with legendary performer Cher taking on the musical guest role.
New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and can be found on Peacock after the live broadcast, allowing fans to catch up on the latest in late-night comedy at their convenience.
