Saturday Night Live 49: Is SNL on this week and who is hosting?

SATURDAY Night Live is on its 49th season as the long-running sketchy comedy series continues to be renewed.

Although the show was temporarily halted because of the Writer's Strike, production has since resumed.

Musical guest Tate McRae, SNL host Jason Momoa, and SNL cast member Chloe Fineman promoting this week's show on Saturday, November 18, 2023Credit: Getty

Who is the next host on SNL?

Saturday Night Live's next episode is scheduled to be hosted by Emma Stone with Noah Kahan as the musical guest.

The live broadcast is slated to air on December 2, 2023, at 11:30 pm ET.

Fans can also catch a special episo de of the hit comedy show next week.

A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special aired on Wednesday, November 22, from 9 to 11 pm ET.

It will also be available to watch the following day on Peacock.

SNL's previous episode was hosted by Timothée Chalamet with musical guest Boygenius.

The November 11 episode was Timothée's second time hosting SNL.

Previously, the Wonka actor made his hosting debut on December 12, 2020, with musical guest Bruce Springsteen.

Similar to his Dune co-star Timothée, the November 18 episode is Jason's second time hosting SNL.

On December 8, 2018, the Aquaman star made his debut on the long-running comedy program.

Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny, and Nate Bargatze had already hosted the show's 49th season.

Fans will have to stay tuned to see which other stars and musicians are taking over SNL for the nights to come.

Who has hosted SNL in 2023?

Actress Aubrey Plaza was the host for the first SNL episode of 2023, which premiered on January 21, 2023.

She was joined by English singer Sam Smith, who was the musical guest for the night.

Since the season's premiere, the SNL hosts and musical guests include:

January 28, 2023: Host, Michael B Jordan, and musical guest, Lil Baby
February 4, 2023: Host, Pedro Pascal, and musical guest, Coldplay
February 25, 2023: Host, Woody Harrelson, and musical guest, Jack White
March 4, 2023: Host, Travis Kelce, and musical guest, Kelsea Ballerini
March 11, 2023: Host, Jenna Ortega, and musical guest, The 1975
April 1, 2023: Host Quinta Bunson, and musical guest, Lil Yachty
April 8, 2023: Host Molly Shannon and musical guest, the Jonas Brothers
April 15, 2023: Host Ana de Armas and musical guest, Karol G

Who hosted SNL in 2022?

The first episode of Season 48 of SNL premiered on October 1, 2022, with actor, Miles Teller, who is popularly known for starring in Top Gun: Maverick as the host of the night.

Furthermore, the musical guest for the show was versatile musician, Kendrick Lamar.

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Other 2022 SNL hosts and musical guests include:

October 8, 2022: Host, Irish actor Brendan Gleeson - best known for his performance as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films - with Willow Smith as musical guest
October 15, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion was on double duty for the show. She hosted and performed
October 30, 2022: Rapper Jack Harlow performed and hosted the show
November 5, 2022: Comedian Amy Schumer hosted the show. Singer Steve Lacy was the musical guest
November 12, 2022: Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the show and the hip-hop duo Black Star performed
December 3, 2022: Actress Keke Palmer hosted and announced her pregnancy. Singer SZA performed as a musical guest
December 10, 2022: Steve Martin and Martin Short hosted, while Brandi Carlile performed
December 17, 2022: Actor Austin Butler hosted the last SNL episode of the year with Lizzo as his musical guest