‘SNL’ to kick off 50th season with Coldplay, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and more

19 September, 2024

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has announced the host and performer line-up for the first five episodes of season 50 – see the full roster below.

Last night, the long-running late-night live sketch comedy variety show announced that it will return for its 50th season later this month (September 28), and has shared the line-up for its first five episodes.

To kick off its historic 50th season, SNL will be starting strong with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. The season premiere will be hosted by Jean Smart, with a live performance from Jelly Roll. October 5’s episode will see Coldplay perform, hosted by Nate Gargatze. The following week, Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks will perform while being hosted by Ariana Grande.

October 19’s show will be hosted by Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish will perform, while the November 2 show will see Chappell Roan perform with John Mulaney hosting.

For the 50th season premiere, both Jean Smart and Jelly Roll will be making their Saturday Night Live debuts. Ariana Grande’s hosting duties will be the first time she’s done so on the show since 2016 – she most recently performed on the show earlier this year. Stevie Nicks’ October 12 performance is notable as the singer last performed on the show in 1983.

Earlier this week, the Chris Martin-led Coldplay announced details of huge stadium shows in London and Hull for next year – marking their only UK and European shows of 2025.

In the announcement, they also made a promise that 10 per cent of their proceeds from the gigs would be given to the Music Venue Trust, in a bid to help support grassroots venues around the country. Visit here to buy tickets

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