Is SNL New Tonight (October 24, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, Episode Details
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Key Points:
- "Saturday Night Live" is taking a second consecutive week off after airing its first three episodes of Season 52, which featured hosts Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, and Shane Gillis.
- Shane Gillis sparked controversy by using profanity and making a derogatory comment about women during his monologue, prompting backlash with no official response from NBC or "SNL."
- During the break, cast member James Austin Johnson appeared on "Saturday Night Live UK," marking the first time a current "SNL" cast member has featured on the UK version.
- The upcoming Halloween episode will be hosted by Inde Navarrette, known for the 2026 horror hit "Obsession," with musical guest Gracie Abrams promoting her latest album "Daughter from Hell."
- New episodes of "SNL" will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock, with full episodes available the following day on Peacock and selected clips posted on the show's YouTube channel.
