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Jalen Brunson Hosts SNL Premiere After Knicks Title
9 Sep
Summary
- Jalen Brunson will host the SNL season premiere on September 26.
- He is the first active NBA player to host SNL since 2007.
- Other hosts include Dakota Johnson and Shane Gillis for upcoming episodes.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will host the highly anticipated September 26 season premiere of Saturday Night Live. This significant event marks his first time hosting the iconic sketch comedy show, with KATSEYE slated as the musical guest. Brunson's hosting gig follows his pivotal role in leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in more than fifty years.
Brunson's appearance is notable as he becomes the first active NBA player to host SNL since LeBron James hosted in 2007. This also makes him the first athlete to host the show in over three years, following Travis Kelce in March 2023. The season will also feature Dakota Johnson and Shane Gillis returning to host their respective episodes on October 3 and October 10.
Additional guests for the upcoming episodes include musical acts Turnstile for Johnson's show and Rosalia for Gillis's. The season's opening run continues on October 17 with a debut hosting and musical guest performance from Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams. The article notes that the SNL cast is expected to remain relatively stable for season 52, contrasting with the previous season's major cast changes.
