Pete Davidson to Host 'SNL' Season 49 Premiere After Strike Delay

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Image credit: getty images Oct 05 2023

Pete Davidson is set to host "SNL" as the headliner for the first episode of Season 49.

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He was originally scheduled to make his hosting debut in May but had to cancel due to the Writers Guild of America strike.

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The episode featuring Pete Davidson will air on October 14, 2023, at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Ice Spice will be the musical guest for the episode and Chloe Troast will join the cast as a featured player for Season 49.

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Pete Davidson, a 29-year-old comedian, left Saturday Night Live in 2022 after eight seasons.

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The Writers Guild of America strike, which caused the cancellation of Davidson's previous hosting gig, ended last week.

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NBC officially confirmed the cancellation of the May episode due to the writers' strike.

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Following Pete Davidson's appearance, Bad Bunny will host and serve as the musical guest on October 21.

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SNL's official Instagram account announced the news, featuring the names of all three stars on their signature cork board.

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