'SNL' season 51 premiere: Bad Bunny returns as host

Entertainment Oct 04, 2025

Saturday Night Live just launched its 51st season with Bad Bunny returning as host for the second time.
The premiere also features Doja Cat making her SNL debut as the musical guest, bringing extra excitement to the new season.

New featured players join the cast

SNL is shaking things up with new featured players like Ben Marshall, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska joining the lineup. This follows the exit of familiar faces Ego Nwodim and Devon Walker.
Looking ahead, Amy Poehler will host on October 11 and Sabrina Carpenter takes over on October 18.
Last year's 50th season was a huge hit too, winning 12 Emmys—a reminder that SNL still knows how to make an impact.