Jean Smart To Host ‘SNL’ Season 50 Opener With Nate Bargatze, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton & John Mulaney Also Set As Fall Hosts

SNL Season 50 will kick off with Jean Smart as the host and Jelly Roll as musical guest. The pairings for five episodes have been announced.

September 18, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Robin Williams

Did you know thatSaturday Night Livewas turning 50?

Well, it is andJean Smartis kicking off the celebrations as host of the long-running NBC shows opener.

Grande, who will be joined by Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks, hosts on October 12.

Jean Smart, Nate Bargatze, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton and John Mulaney

L-R: Jean Smart, Nate Bargatze, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton and John MulaneyGetty Images

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