Saturday Night Live Set to Return with Season 49 Premiere, Pete Davidson to Host
After a long hiatus due to the writers strike, Saturday Night Live is gearing up for its highly anticipated return to television. The long-running sketch comedy show has announced that Season 49 will premiere on October 14, and it promises to be an exciting one. Former cast member Pete Davidson will be hosting the premiere, fulfilling a plan that was initially set for last May but was derailed by the strike. Joining him as the musical guest will be the dynamic and talented Ice Spice.
The following week, Saturday Night Live will welcome Bad Bunny, who will not only be the musical guest but also take on the role of host. While Bad Bunny has performed on the show before, this will mark his hosting debut and surely be a memorable episode for fans.
Fans will be thrilled to know that the entire cast from Season 48 will be returning for Season 49, bringing back all the beloved characters and sketches that viewers have come to love. There will also be one new addition to the cast, Chloe Troast, who will join as a featured player.
It’s important to note that the writers strike, which began just days before Pete Davidson’s scheduled hosting gig in May, has come to an end. The Writers Guild of America board members approved a contract agreement with studios, allowing the SNL cast to resume performing. While many Hollywood actors are still on strike for most television and theatrical work, the SNL cast can operate under a different contract as variety shows. This means that fans can expect their favorite late-night shows, such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, to return as well.
With the return of Saturday Night Live and other late-night shows, viewers can once again look forward to their weekly dose of comedy and entertainment. The cast is excited to be back on stage, and fans can expect plenty of laughter and memorable moments to come. So mark your calendars for October 14 and get ready for the return of Saturday Night Live as it kicks off its 49th season with Pete Davidson as the host and Ice Spice as the musical guest. It’s going to be a night to remember!
