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New 'SNL' Season Will Have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as Hosts, Music From Katseye, Rosalía
NBA champion Jalen Brunson makes his hosting debut on SNL's Season 52 premiere, bringing his MVP energy following the Knicks' historic title win.
- On September 26, 2026, Saturday Night Live's 52nd season premieres with New York Knicks captain and reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson hosting and pop group KATSEYE making their musical debut.
- Brunson's selection follows the New York Knicks' first NBA Championship in 53 years earlier this year, marking his debut as the first active NBA player to host since 2007.
- Following the premiere, Dakota Johnson returns for her third hosting appearance on October 3 with musical guest Turnstile, followed by comedian Shane Gillis hosting his third episode on October 10 with musical guest Rosalia.
- Inde Navarrette will make her hosting debut on October 31, with musical guest Gracie Abrams returning for her second appearance on the Halloween episode.
- Offseason departures include cast member Chloe Fineman, who completed seven seasons, and writer Martin Herlihy after four seasons, though the cast remains largely stable compared to last year's significant overhaul.
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My Mother LodeNew ‘SNL’ season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosalía
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month, with future
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