Get ready for an electrifying January on 'Saturday Night Live' as Timothee Chalamet steps into double duty as both host and musical guest in an upcoming episode of the sketch show.
- Jan 11, 2025
AceShowbiz - "Saturday Night Live" is gearing up for an exciting January as they announced the return of Timothee Chalamet not just as a host, but also as the musical guest on the January 25 episode.
The show will kick off the month with Dave Chappelle hosting and GloRilla debuting as the musical guest on January 18. This episode marks Chappelle's fourth time hosting the iconic late-night sketch show.
Chalamet, lauded for his latest role as Bob Dylan in the film "A Complete Unknown," earned several award nominations, including nods from the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
For the role, Chalamet not only showcased his acting prowess but also his musical skills by singing and playing guitar and harmonica. While it's uncertain which songs he'll perform on "SNL", there is speculation that he might serenade the audience with some of Dylan's hits, given his recent affinity for tracks like "Girl From the North Country" and "Boots of Spanish Leather."
Meanwhile, Dave Chappelle's return to SNL is highly anticipated. He previously hosted memorable episodes, including the first one after Donald Trump's election in 2016. In that instance, Chappelle was passionately urged to host by A Tribe Called Quest, who was the musical guest following the death of their member, Phife Dawg. Chappelle, known for his sharp wit and incisive comedy, picked up Emmy awards for two of his previous SNL hosting stints.
Adding to the excitement, GloRilla, a breakout star and Grammy-nominated rapper known for her hit "Yeah Glo!", will make her "SNL" debut on January 18. Her inclusion in the show underscores the fresh and dynamic talent SNL continues to spotlight.
As "SNL" celebrates its 50th season, fans can look forward to not only these star-studded episodes but also a special three-hour live primetime anniversary special airing next month on NBC and Peacock. Additionally, a four-part docuseries titled "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night" will debut on Peacock on January 16.
Stay tuned as "SNL" returns on January 18 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, kicking off a month of unforgettable performances and laughs.
