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The long-running sketch comedy show will premiere Season 49 on Oct. 14, NBC announced Wednesday. Former cast member will host, making good on a plan to have him host last May. The comedian will be joined by first-time musical guest
The following week, will pull double duty as host and musical guest. While the Grammy winner has performed on the show before, it'll be his hosting debut.
The entire cast from Season 48 will return, along with one new addition: Chloe Troast, as a featured player.
Davidson had been set to host May 6, alongside musical guest Lil Uzi Vert, but his episode was the first to be cut after the writers strike started just days before. The after Writers Guild of America board members approved a contract agreement with studios. While Hollywood actors are still on strike for most television and theatrical work, the 鈥淪NL鈥� cast can resume performing as variety shows operate under a different contract.
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Associated Press journalists Alicia Rancilio and Mark Kennedy contributed to this report.
The Associated Press
