Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Roy Rochlin/WireImageSaturday Night Livehas recruited a trio of industry heavyweights to help kick off the show’s 48th season.NBC announced on Tuesday that the long-running sketch series will return on Oct. 1 withMiles Telleras host. This marks Teller’s first time hosting the show.Joining theTop Gun: Maverickstar on the season 47 premiere episode isKendrick Lamar, who will serve as the musical guest for the third time.Brendan Gleesonwill host on Oct. 8, withWillowas the musical guest.Megan Thee Stallion, meanwhile, will do double duty as host and musical guest for the Oct. 15 episode.The season 48 host casting news comes asSNLis navigating a major shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle MooneyandPete Davidsonexited after theseason 47 finale.PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari.Just this week, and hours before Tuesday’s hosting announcement,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons.“Being a part ofSNLhas been the experience of a lifetime. Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth,” Redd, 37, said in a statement. “Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I’m grateful to [creator]Lorne Michaelsand to the entireSNLorganization. From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough.“RELATED VIDEO: Emmys Host Kenan Thompson Says There is ‘Always More’ for Him to Do atSNLMichaels, 77, recentlycalled season 48 a “transition year.““There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show,” Michaels told reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, adding that it’s an “exciting” time for the show.On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Season 47 ofSaturday Night Livepremieres Oct. 1 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Roy Rochlin/WireImage
Saturday Night Livehas recruited a trio of industry heavyweights to help kick off the show’s 48th season.NBC announced on Tuesday that the long-running sketch series will return on Oct. 1 withMiles Telleras host. This marks Teller’s first time hosting the show.Joining theTop Gun: Maverickstar on the season 47 premiere episode isKendrick Lamar, who will serve as the musical guest for the third time.Brendan Gleesonwill host on Oct. 8, withWillowas the musical guest.Megan Thee Stallion, meanwhile, will do double duty as host and musical guest for the Oct. 15 episode.The season 48 host casting news comes asSNLis navigating a major shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle MooneyandPete Davidsonexited after theseason 47 finale.PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari.Just this week, and hours before Tuesday’s hosting announcement,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons.“Being a part ofSNLhas been the experience of a lifetime. Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth,” Redd, 37, said in a statement. “Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I’m grateful to [creator]Lorne Michaelsand to the entireSNLorganization. From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough.“RELATED VIDEO: Emmys Host Kenan Thompson Says There is ‘Always More’ for Him to Do atSNLMichaels, 77, recentlycalled season 48 a “transition year.““There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show,” Michaels told reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, adding that it’s an “exciting” time for the show.On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Season 47 ofSaturday Night Livepremieres Oct. 1 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Saturday Night Livehas recruited a trio of industry heavyweights to help kick off the show’s 48th season.
NBC announced on Tuesday that the long-running sketch series will return on Oct. 1 withMiles Telleras host. This marks Teller’s first time hosting the show.
Joining theTop Gun: Maverickstar on the season 47 premiere episode isKendrick Lamar, who will serve as the musical guest for the third time.
Brendan Gleesonwill host on Oct. 8, withWillowas the musical guest.Megan Thee Stallion, meanwhile, will do double duty as host and musical guest for the Oct. 15 episode.
The season 48 host casting news comes asSNLis navigating a major shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle MooneyandPete Davidsonexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari.
Just this week, and hours before Tuesday’s hosting announcement,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons.
“Being a part ofSNLhas been the experience of a lifetime. Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth,” Redd, 37, said in a statement. “Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I’m grateful to [creator]Lorne Michaelsand to the entireSNLorganization. From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough.”
RELATED VIDEO: Emmys Host Kenan Thompson Says There is ‘Always More’ for Him to Do atSNL
Michaels, 77, recentlycalled season 48 a “transition year.”
“There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show,” Michaels told reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, adding that it’s an “exciting” time for the show.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Season 47 ofSaturday Night Livepremieres Oct. 1 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
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