US EditionBad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter to Open 'SNL' Season 51
Season 51 of Saturday Night Live features hosts Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter with musical guests Doja Cat, Role Model, and Sabrina Carpenter across three October episodes.
- SNL has set its first three shows for Season 51, featuring Bad Bunny hosting the Oct. 4 premiere with Doja Cat, Amy Poehler on Oct. 11, and Sabrina Carpenter on Oct. 18.
- After several departures, Lorne Michaels said SNL refreshes itself by adding five new featured players, explaining the recent cast changes involving departing members Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim.
- Bad Bunny's return is notable because he hosts for a second time without being the main musical performer, while Doja Cat and Role Model will debut as musical guests and Sabrina Carpenter hosts for the first time.
- SNL airs on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET and streams on Peacock, holding 113 Emmy wins and 12 2025 Emmy Awards for its 50th season programming, produced with Broadway Video.
- Bad Bunny is touring this fall to promote his album Debé Tirar Más Fotos, while Amy Poehler, host of the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, boosts her profile through the show's exposure.
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Getty Image Saturday Night Live has been on a break since its milestone 50th season wrapped up in May. Now, it’s about time for the show to come back, and now we know it’s set to return in October: The first slate of hosts and musical guests for the 51st season was announced today (September 18). On October 4, Bad Bunny is hosting and Doja Cat will join as the musical guest. On October 11, SNL alum Amy Poehler will return to host an episode feat…
NBC taps Bad Bunny to host season premiere of popular comedy show
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