‘SNL’ Season 52 Lineup Recruits Katseye, Turnstile, Jalen Brunson, Inde Navarrette
The series returns on Sept. 26 with Brunson and Kasteye, followed by appearances from Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis, Rosalía, and Gracie Abrams
NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has announced its lineup for Season 52, announcing Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis, and Inde Navarrette will serve as hosts. Brunson, the MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals, will host the premiere episode on September 26, alongside Katseye as musical guest. Johnson, known for her role in "Verity," will host on October 3, followed by Turnstile's debut as musical guest.
Gillis, hosting for the third time, will take the stage on October 10, with Rosalía as musical guest for the second time. Navarrette, a breakout star, will host on October 31, with Gracie Abrams as musical guest. After a two-week break, "SNL" will return for a Halloween episode. The show concluded its 51st season as the top-rated comedy series among the 18-49 demographic for the 2025-26 season, earning 11 Emmy nominations.
"Saturday Night Live" airs on NBC Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT, streaming live on Peacock, with Lorne Michaels as its creator and executive producer.
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