SNL announces first set of Hosts
Saturday Night Live has announced its first three back-to-back shows for Season 51.
The season will kick off on October 4, featuring Bad Bunny returning for his second hosting stint, with Doja Cat making her debut as the musical guest. Three-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny is set to embark on his highly anticipated world tour this fall, celebrating his critically acclaimed album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Grammy winner Doja Cat will release her fifth album, Vie, on September 26.
On October 11, Amy Poehler will return to Studio 8H, coinciding with the show’s original premiere date in 1975. This will mark her second individual hosting appearance and her third overall on SNL. Poehler, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner, also hosts the popular podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
She will be joined by Role Model, who will make his debut as a musical guest. Role Model recently achieved his first Billboard No. 1 song with "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," which topped the Adult Alternative Airplay chart.
Sabrina Carpenter will perform double duty on October 18, as the show will be her first time hosting SNL and her second time as a musical guest. The Grammy winner’s latest album, Man’s Best Friend, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As the most Emmy-winning show in history with 113 awards, SNL's 50th season and anniversary programming received 12 Emmy Awards in 2025, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for SNL50: The Anniversary Special.
In addition to airing on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT, SNL is also available for live streaming on Peacock.
Saturday Night Live is produced in association with Broadway Video, and Lorne Michaels serves as creator and executive producer.