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 wide array of hosts and musical guests. The latest season kicked off back in October with host Bad Bunny and Doja Cat performing.
The most recent episode aired on April 11, with Colman Domingo as the host and Anitta as the musical guest. With the season drawing to a close, the anticipation is building for the upcoming episodes.
SNL Returns This Weekend
This weekend, on May 2, SNL will return with Olivia Rodrigo as both host and musical guest. This marks her third appearance on the show as a musical performer and her debut as a host. Her performance comes ahead of the release of her new album, “You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love,” set to drop on 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 gig. This comes ahead of his role in Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey, which is 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 performance will follow the release of his new album, “The Great Divide,” on April 24.
For the Season 51 finale on May 16, former SNL cast member Will Ferrell will return as host. This will be his sixth time hosting the show, with his last appearance in 2019. Joining him as the musical guest will be Paul McCartney, who has performed on the show 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, the show has welcomed a variety of notable names. The season began in October with Bad Bunny as host and Doja Cat as the musical guest. Amy Poehler returned for hosting duties, and Role Model made his SNL performance debut, with a cheeky cameo from Charli XCX during the song “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out.”
Sabrina Carpenter made a double appearance as both host and performer, followed by Miles Teller hosting with Brandi Carlile. Nikki Glaser and Sombr also took the stage, while Glen Powell hosted with Olivia Dean performing her songs. On December 6, Melissa McCarthy hosted, and Dijon performed.
The British influence was strong when Josh O’Connor hosted with Lily Allen as the musical guest, showcasing songs from her new album, West End Girl. Before Christmas, Ariana Grande, a star of Wicked: For Good, hosted the show, with Cher performing. This episode marked the final appearance of cast member Bowen Yang.
In 2026, Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in Stranger Things, made his hosting debut, featuring A$AP Rocky. Teyana Taylor hosted, with Geese performing. Alexander Skarsgård made his first appearance on January 31, featuring Cardi B performing “Bodega Baddie” and “ErrTime” from her album Am I the Drama?.
On February 28, Connor Storrie hosted for the first time, with Mumford & Sons as the musical guests. The following week, Ryan Gosling returned as host for the fourth time, with Gorillaz performing. Harry Styles made a double appearance on March 14, hosting and performing as the musical guest.
The most recent episode, on April 11, saw Colman Domingo as host and Anitta as the musical guest.
Notable Moments and Performances
Throughout the season, there have been several standout moments. The SNL parody of Tucker Carlson has been a hit with fans, sparking laughter and discussion. Additionally, the episode featuring Harry Styles had five of the biggest moments, highlighting his impact on the show.
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