SNL Announces December Hosts and Musical Guests

Saturday Night Live has announced its December lineup for season 51, featuring a mix of returning hosts and musical guests as the NBC sketch comedy series wraps up its year. On December 6, actress Melissa McCarthy will host for the sixth time, joined by musical guest Dijon in his debut performance. The following week, on December 13, actor Josh O'Connor makes his hosting debut alongside singer Lily Allen, who returns for her second appearance as musical guest. Closing out the month on December 20, singer Ariana Grande hosts for the third time, with music icon Cher performing as musical guest for the first time since 1987.

McCarthy, a two-time Oscar nominee, last hosted in 2017, when she won an Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her work on the show. She has made multiple cameo appearances, including as former White House press secretary Sean Spicer. Dijon, who released his album Baby this year, has garnered attention for collaborations with artists like Bon Iver and Justin Bieber, earning Grammy nominations for producer of the year, non-classical, and album of the year. He also appears in the upcoming film One Battle After Another directed by Paul Thomas...