Final Three Shows of Saturday Night Live Season 51 Announced
The lineup for the final three shows of Saturday Night Live Season 51 has been revealed, offering fans a glimpse into what to expect in the coming weeks. As the iconic comedy sketch show continues its 51st season, it has already featured a variety of hosts and musical guests. The latest season kicked off in October with Bad Bunny as host and Doja Cat performing. The most recent episode aired on April 11, hosted by Colman Domingo, with Anitta as the musical guest.
This week, SNL returns on May 2 with Olivia Rodrigo as both host and musical guest. This marks her third appearance as a musical performer and her debut as a host. Her performance is set to coincide with the release of her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love, scheduled for June 12.
Upcoming Hosts and Musical Guests
Following Olivia Rodrigo’s appearance, Matt Damon will take the stage on May 9 for his third hosting stint. This comes ahead of his role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, set for release in July. The musical guest for this episode will be Noah Kahan, who will perform for the second time on the show. His appearance follows the release of his new album, The Great Divide, on April 24.
The Season 51 finale will feature Will Ferrell returning as host on May 16. This will be his sixth time hosting the show, with his last appearance being in 2019. Joining him as the musical guest will be Paul McCartney, who has performed on SNL four times before. His performance is set to coincide with the release of his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, on May 29.
Highlights from Season 51
Throughout Season 51, SNL has showcased a range of talent, starting with Bad Bunny and Doja Cat in October. Amy Poehler made a return as host, while Role Model made his debut with a cameo from Charli XCX. Sabrina Carpenter took on a double bill, hosting and performing, followed by Miles Teller hosting with Brandi Carlile as the musical guest.
Nikki Glaser and Sombr also appeared, and Glen Powell took over hosting duties with Olivia Dean performing. On December 6, Melissa McCarthy hosted with Dijon as the musical guest. British actor Josh O’Connor hosted with Lily Allen, who performed songs from her new album West End Girl.
Ariana Grande hosted the last episode before Christmas, joined by Cher. Bowen Yang’s final episode was also part of this stretch. Finn Wolfhard made his hosting debut in 2026, with A$AP Rocky performing. Teyana Taylor hosted, and Geese were the musical guests.
Alexander Skarsgård hosted for the first time on January 31, featuring Cardi B performing tracks from her album Am I the Drama?. Connor Storrie made his hosting debut on February 28, with Mumford & Sons as the musical guests. Ryan Gosling returned for his fourth hosting stint, with Gorillaz performing.
Harry Styles made a return on March 14, hosting and performing for the second time. Jack Black hosted on April 4, with Jack White as the musical guest. The most recent episode saw Colman Domingo host, with Anitta performing.
Notable Moments and Parodies
Throughout the season, SNL has delivered memorable moments, including the Tucker Carlson parody that has left fans laughing. Additionally, the show has highlighted some of the biggest moments from Harry Styles’ episode, which was a standout performance.
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