SNL Takes Break, Jack Black Returns

SNL Takes a Break: New Cast Members Join, Jack Black Returns

The popular sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live is taking a break this week, with no new episode airing tonight. The last fresh episode was on March 14th, featuring Harry Styles as host and musical guest. The show will return with original content on April 4th.

The cast has seen significant changes heading into its 51st season, following the wrap of its 50th. Several longtime players, including Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner, and Ego Nwodim, have left the show.

New featured players Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska have joined the ranks, along with returnees Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline, and holdovers like Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Sarah Sherman, and Kenan Thompson. Bowen Yang returned briefly but left during the December 13th show.

Fans can look forward to next weeks episode, featuring Jack Black as host for his fifth time and earning a spot in the elite Five-Timers club. Jack White will handle musical guest duties, marking another appearance for the White Stripes frontman.

The show airs live at 11:30 PM Eastern or 8:30 PM Pacific on NBC and Peacock, with streams available later. The cast changes keep things fresh as SNL continues.

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