Saturday Night Live (SNL) returns with its new episode tonight, December 13. This is the eighth episode of season 51. In this edition, actor Josh O’Connor makes his hosting debut, while musician Lily Allen graces the stage as the musical guest for the second time.
Episode Details
SNL has built anticipation with its recent lineup. On December 6, Melissa McCarthy hosted, accompanied by musical guest Dijon. The sketch comedy show continues to evolve following a significant cast shakeup after its landmark 50th season.
Cast Changes
- Recent exits include Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner, and Ego Nwodim.
- New contributors this season are Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
- Returnees include Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline, making for a fresh ensemble.
- The established cast features notable names like Michael Che, Colin Jost, Kenan Thompson, and Bowen Yang.
Broadcast Information
For those interested, SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST. Viewers can watch the live episode on NBC or stream it later on Peacock.
Future Episodes
Looking ahead, Ariana Grande is set to host next week’s episode on December 20, with Cher performing as the musical guest. SNL continues to be a staple of late-night television.
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy tonight’s episode of SNL on El-Balad.
