Saturday Night Live is bringing the laughs to Today like never before! This week, five legendary SNL cast members—both past and present—are taking over as guest hosts on Today with Jenna & Friends. Expect a week packed with comedy gold as Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Mikey Day, Cheri Oteri, and Chloe Fineman join Jenna Bush Hager in the studio. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect, as this all leads up to SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday!
Jenna Bush Hager teased the exciting news last week, sitting alongside SNL’s Ego Nwodim, who was guest-hosting at the time. “We've had so much fun hanging with an SNL star,” Hager said about spending time with the Lisa from Temecula comedian. “You guys are gonna be celebrating the 50th anniversary of SNL all week next week, we know that, so we thought, ‘Let's invite our pals over.’” And they definitely delivered!
Who’s Hosting When?
If you’re an SNL fan, you won’t want to miss a single episode of Today this week. Each day features a different comedic powerhouse:
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Monday: The always hilarious Amy Poehler kicks things off.
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Tuesday: Musical comedy queen Ana Gasteyer takes over.
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Wednesday: Fan-favorite Mikey Day brings his signature energy.
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Thursday: The legendary Cheri Oteri delivers her high-energy humor.
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Friday: The week wraps up with the delightful Chloe Fineman.
But that’s not all—NBC is pulling out all the stops to celebrate SNL’s 50th anniversary in style. One major highlight is SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, happening Friday at Radio City Music Hall. This star-studded event will feature past SNL musical guests like Lady Gaga, David Byrne, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, The Roots, Devo, Dave Grohl, The B-52s, and Post Malone. If you thought SNL was just about comedy, this lineup proves it’s a music powerhouse too!
Of course, the biggest event of all is SNL50: The Anniversary Special, a massive three-hour live celebration airing Sunday night. If you remember how epic SNL’s 40th-anniversary special was back in 2015, you know this is going to be one for the ages. Expect a parade of SNL legends, surprise cameos, and comedy history being made in real-time.
NBC has already confirmed a jaw-dropping list of former hosts and SNL icons appearing in the special, including Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Dave Chappelle, Kim Kardashian, Steve Martin, Ayo Edebiri, Pedro Pascal, and Adam Driver. That’s just the beginning—there are bound to be even more surprise appearances that will have fans buzzing for weeks!
And for those who love a deep dive into SNL history, Peacock has already rolled out two must-watch documentary projects:
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SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night – A four-part docuseries offering an inside look at the show’s casting, writing, and performing process, featuring over 60 interviews.
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Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music – A feature-length documentary celebrating the legendary musical guests who have graced the SNL stage over the decades.
Back on Today, Jenna Bush Hager has been keeping things lively since her former co-host Hoda Kotb exited the show in January. Since then, she’s had an impressive roster of celebrity guest hosts step in, from Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, Keke Palmer, and Michelle Buteau in the first week to a full week with Scarlett Johansson in week two. Week three brought a musical touch with stars like Kelsea Ballerini, Kimberly Schlapman, Ciara, and Wynonna Judd, while Ego Nwodim held it down solo for week four.
With the SNL cast stepping in this week, Today is set to bring an extra dose of comedy magic. Whether you’re a longtime SNL fan or just love good laughs to start your morning, this is one week you won’t want to miss!
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