AceShowbiz - Jack Black celebrated a milestone on Saturday Night Live by becoming a member of the show’s exclusive Five-Timers Club during his fifth time hosting on April 4. The actor and musician’s induction was marked with a lively and star-studded segment that brought together some of SNL’s most frequent hosts.

The evening began with Jack Black delivering the monologue for his historic fifth hosting gig. However, the celebration came with a twist when fellow Five-Timers Club member Jonah Hill unexpectedly interrupted. Hill pointed out that something was amiss in the club’s lounge, prompting the two to investigate.

Upon entering, they discovered the lounge covered in cobwebs and eerie decorations, leading Black to warn, “There’s evil lurking around every corner.” The suspense was broken when a voice emerged from the shadows, revealing six-time host Tina Fey. Fey appeared wearing a new SNL UK one-timers jacket, a nod to her recent role hosting the British spinoff’s premiere two weeks earlier. She humorously remarked that the jacket was lined with the fur of Paddington Bear.

Tina Fey congratulated Jack Black on joining the Five-Timers Club, making him the first Black member of this elite group. She quipped about the show's history with diversity in hosting, noting that Dwayne Johnson remains the only nonwhite member, despite other recurring hosts like Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, and Charles Barkley.

As the trio pondered how to restore the club’s former glory, more familiar faces joined them. Five-time host Candice Bergen and six-time host Melissa McCarthy appeared, adding to the gathering of SNL veterans. Additionally, musical guest Jack White made a surprise cameo to celebrate his own milestone as a five-time solo musical guest on the show. White joked about the club’s parking validation, quipping, “The five-time musical guests only have their parking validated for 15 minutes so I have to move my hearse,” before exiting.

To fully revive the club’s spirit, Jack Black proposed a musical performance. He enlisted all the former hosts present, including Jack White, and even a “choir of marching wizards” to join him in a spirited rendition of the White Stripes’ 2003 hit “Seven Nation Army.” Black led the group with lyrics promising to “make it right” and lift the club’s curse. The lively performance had all the classic SNL hosts dancing on stage, creating a jubilant atmosphere.

During the musical finale, Jack Black expressed disbelief and joy, asking, “Am I in heaven?” as the group celebrated the revitalized Five-Timers Club lounge. The segment was packed with humor, nostalgia, and camaraderie among some of SNL’s most beloved figures.

The Five-Timers Club itself has a long history on Saturday Night Live. Early members included Candice Bergen, Steve Martin, Buck Henry, Elliott Gould, and Chevy Chase. The first official sketch featuring the club occurred in 1990 with Tom Hanks joining. Jack Black made his SNL debut in May 1998 as a special guest alongside his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass and first hosted the show in January 2002.

Saturday Night Live continued its April 2024 run with upcoming episodes featuring guest host Colman Domingo and musical performances by Anitta. The Five-Timers Club remains an iconic symbol of the show’s enduring appeal and the celebrated achievements of its recurring hosts and musical guests.