Is SNL new tonight on May 2, 2026?

The 51st season of Saturday Night Live continues here in 2026, with a new set of hosts and musical guests who will perform.

And if you're here, you might be getting ready to watch SNL  on Saturday night, May 1, 2026 and wondering: Is it all new tonight? If not, is it a rerun? Who's hosting?

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The answer ... it's all new! Woohoo! There's a new episode on Saturday. This time, it's Olivia Rodrigo who will be pulling double duty as both host and musical guest (will she perform an unreleased song on Saturday? ), joining the list of those who have done it.

Here's the promo with Rodrigo and cast member Ashley Padilla:

How many  SNL  hosts have also been the musical guest?

It's happened in 48 episodes before.

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