Dua Lipa to Pull Double Duty as 'SNL' Host and Musical Guest: A Guide to Season 49
Saturday Night Live is preparing to dance the night away on May 4 with host and musical guest Dua Lipa.
During Ryan Gosling's hosting gig on April 13, SNL announced that the 28-year-old singer will take on both coveted roles next month as she continues to promote her upcoming third studio album, Radical Optimism.
"DOUBLE DUTY DUA," the "Levitating" singer wrote on Instagram late Saturday evening, just one day after dropping "Illusion," the new song off the highly anticipated release.
The hosting gig will immediately follow the May 3 release of Radical Optimism, which Dua first announced back in March.
She previously stopped by Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza back in January 2021 to sing "Don't Start Now" and "Levitating" with host Kristen Wiig, who just recently returned to her old digs for the April 6 episode alongside RAYE.
It's been an epic season of SNL thus far as Saltburn star Jacob Elordi helmed the first episode of the new year, alongside musical guest Reneé Rapp. Following Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake's SNL return on Jan. 27, The Bear star Ayo Edebiri made her SNL debut, alongside returning musical guest Jennifer Lopez. Season 49 has also included host and musical guest appearances from Josh Brolin, Ariana Grande, Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney.
The NBC sketch comedy show kicked off its 49th season on Oct. 14, and brought SNL alum Pete Davidson back to Studio 8H to host the premiere. SNL was forced to go dark and cut its 48th season short earlier this year due to the Writers Guild of America strike. However, with the WGA reaching a deal with the AMPTP, Saturday Night Live was able to return to TV.
Check out the full list of the hosts and musical guests who are lending their talent to season 49.
SNL Episode 1 -- Oct. 14, 2023
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost on 'Saturday Night Live'
Pete Davidson hosted the season premiere, alongside the night's musical guest, rapper Ice Spice. The Dumb Money star departed the show following season 47, after eight seasons -- most in which he was the youngest cast member. Davidson joined the show when he was just 20 years old and was perhaps most popular for his self-effacing "Weekend Update" appearances.
SNL Episode 2 -- Oct. 21, 2023
Bad Bunny pulls double duty on 'SNL'
Bad Bunny pulled double duty as host and musical guest on Oct. 21. He previously performed back in season 46, during an episode hosted by Regé-Jean Page, in which he made an appearance as an old-timey sailor in one of the night's more memorable sketches.
SNL Episode 3 -- Oct. 28, 2023
Nate Bargatze hosts the Oct. 28 'SNL' show
Acclaimed comedian Nate Bargatze -- best known for his GRAMMY-nominated stand-up show, The Greatest Average American -- made his debut SNL hosting appearance on Oct. 28. He was joined by the Foo Fighters, who made their ninth appearance as musical guests, and their first time back in Studio 8H since season 46.
SNL Episode 4 -- Nov. 11, 2023
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet made his return to the SNL stage on Nov. 11. The Wonka star previously hosted the sketch comedy series in December 2020, during season 46. This time around, Chalamet was joined by musical guest boygenius.
SNL Episode 5 -- Nov. 18, 2023
Jason Momoa
Jason Momoa hosted SNL for the second time on Nov. 18, with Tate McRae making her musical guest debut.
SNL Episode 6 -- Dec. 2, 2023
Emma Stone joined the Five-Timers Club back in December on 'SNL'
Oscar winner Emma Stone joined the show's prestigious Five-Timers Club after four previous turns as host, and two memorable guest cameos. Stone was joined by first-time musical guest Noah Kahan.
SNL Episode 7 -- Dec. 9, 2023
Adam Driver on 'SNL' in December 2023
Adam Driver returned for his fourth time hosting on Dec. 9, in support of his upcoming biopic, Ferrari. Olivia Rodrigo, meanwhile, made her second appearance as musical guest.
SNL Episode 8 -- Dec. 16, 2023
Kate McKinnon returned to 'SNL' in December to host
Kate McKinnon returned to Studio 8H for her first time hosting since leaving SNL at the end of season 47 in 2022. She was joined by Billie Eilish as a third-time musical guest.
SNL Episode 9 -- Jan. 20, 2024
Jacob Elordi started off 'SNL' in 2024
The Priscilla star made his SNL debut, hosting the first episode of the New Year. He was joined by musical guest Reneé Rapp, just a week after the release of her feature film debut, playing Regina George in the musical reimagining of Mean Girls -- and a special appearance by Megan Thee Stallion on her Mean Girls collab with Rapp, "Not My Fault."
SNL Episode 10 -- Jan. 27, 2024
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson hosted SNL for the second time, with Justin Timberlake joining as the episode's musical guest. Timberlake made his return to Studio 8H for the first time since December 2013. He's previously served as a host five times and performed on the show six times, including his March 2000 debut with *NSYNC.
SNL Episode 11 -- Feb. 3, 2024
Fresh off an Emmy win, Ayo Edebiri hosted on Feb. 3
Newly-minted Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri made her SNL hosting debut on Feb. 3. The Bear star appeared alongside musical guest Jennifer Lopez, who made her fifth appearance on the variety series.
SNL Episode 12 -- Feb. 24, 2024
Shane Gillis, who was previously fired from 'SNL,' hosted the show in February
Standup comedian Shane Gillis -- who was originally cast in SNL season 45 before being fired for racist and homophobic jokes -- will return to 30 Rock to host, joined by musical guest 21 Savage.
SNL Episode 13 -- March 2, 2024
Sydney Sweeney hosted while promoting her new films, 'Immaculate' and 'Madame Web'
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney will make her hosting debut on March 2, with country star Kacey Musgraves taking the musical stage. The appearance will be Musgraves' third on SNL -- she made history back in 2021 by becoming the first artist ever to perform nude on the late night show.
SNL Episode 14 -- March 9, 2024
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin will return to SNL for his third hosting gig on March 9. Ariana Grande will serve as the musical guest, after previously performing in 2014 and hosting and performing back in 2016.
SNL Episode 15 -- March 30, 2024
First time host and 'Poor Things' star Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef will helm SNL for his first time for the Easter show on March 30. The Poor Things star will be joined by "Goosebumps" rapper Travis Scott, who previously performed in 2018 with guest host Awkwafina.
SNL Episode 16 -- April 6, 2024
Kristen Wiig, a former 'SNL' cast member, joined the Five-Timers Club in April
Kristen Wiig, a seven year SNL alum now considered to be one of the greats, will join the illustrious Five-Timers Club on April 6. She will host with musical guest RAYE, who is making her debut on the long-running series.
SNL Episode 17 -- April 13, 2024
Ryan Gosling hosts 'SNL' on April 13
After a massively successful performance at the Oscars and his new film, The Fall Guy, debuting to rave reviews at SXSW, Gosling will host the show alongside Chris Stapleton on April 13. The hosting gig will be Gosling's third and Stapleton's second.
SNL Episode 18 -- May 4, 2024
Dua Lipa to serve as 'SNL' host on May 4, 2024
Just one day after she drops her third studio album, Radical Optimism, the Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter will pull double duty as host and musical guest on May 4. She previously appeared as musical guest back in 2021.
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