Viral Comic Druski to Make ‘SNL’ History as First Digital Creator Host

In November, “Saturday Night Live” will see a historic first as digital creator Druski hosts the show. Known for his sketch comedy and viral characters on YouTube and social media, Druski will take the helm for the November 7 episode, marking the first time a digital-native star has hosted NBC’s sketch comedy program. While several cast members with strong social media followings have joined “SNL,” including Jeremy Culhane, Grace Reiter, and Veronika Slowikowska, no digital creator has ever hosted the show before.

Kim Kardashian, a reality star and influencer, came closest to embodying an online personality when she hosted in October 2021. Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, began posting comedic videos on Instagram in 2017 and gained prominence with his “frat bro” character Kyle Rogger. Other popular personas included a ruthless record label executive and mega-church pastors.

In 2026, Druski achieved viral success portraying Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, garnering over 100 million views in two days. Before that, his ambitious mega-church sketch went viral, amassing over 70 million views. Druski later founded "Coulda Been Records" to help artists participate in his Instagram Lives, which eventually evolved into Coulda Fest, a sold-out hybrid comedy and music festival that debuted in fall 2024 and expanded into an arena tour in 2025.

His hosting gig follows a star-studded lineup in October, featuring New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, and Shane Gillis. This move isn’t NBC’s first to leverage a creator guest; in February, MrBeast made his “Tonight Show” debut, while Jake Shane has appeared on the Jimmy Fallon late-night show, and Brittany Broski has graced “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Druski’s historic hosting stint was first reported by Puck.