Who Is The ‘Saturday Night Live’ Host And Musical Guest Tonight?

Saturday Night Live is back on Saturday, May 3, kicking off the first of three final live episodes to conclude the show’s landmark 50th season. Who is the SNL host and musical guest this week? Read on to learn everything to know about tonight’s episode.

The long-running sketch comedy show returned for its 50th season on September 28, 2024. SNL has featured numerous celebrations to celebrate the five-decade milestone, culminating in a three-hour SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16. This season also welcomed three new Featured Players: Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline.

Season 50 has welcomed a wide range of performers to host, including Ariana Grande, John Mulaney, Michael Keaton, Jean Smart, Nate Bargatze, Bill Burr, Charli XCX, Paul Mescal, Chris Rock, Martin Short, Dave Chappelle, Timothée Chalamet, Shane Gillis and Lady Gaga.

Meanwhile, the SNL stage has recently welcomed musical artists like Jelly Roll, Coldplay, Stevie Nicks, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Mk.gee, Charli XCX, Shaboozey, Gracie Abrams, Hozier, GloRilla, Timothee Chalamet, Tate McRae, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, and Elton John with Brandi Carlile.

Who Is The Saturday Night Live Host For Saturday, May 3?

Abbott Elementary star and creator Quinta Brunson is set to host Saturday Night Live on May 3, 2025. This will mark her second time hosting the comedy show, following her first appearance in April 2023. Her episode on SNL earned her a nomination for the 2023 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.

The 35-year-old actor is a nine-time Emmy nominee, winning twice for Abbott Elementary, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

Watch Brunson’s SNL teaser, where she pitches potential sketch ideas for the show, below.

Who Is The Saturday Night Live Musical Guest For Saturday, May 3?

Singer Benson Boone is making his SNL debut as a musical guest for the May 3 episode. The 22-year-old Washington native was a contestant on American Idol in 2021 and dropped his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, in April 2024. He’s gearing up to release a new album, American Heart, on June 20, 2025.

Boone was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where he also performed his hit single “Beautiful Things.” He recently took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where he performed for more than 50,000 people.

What Time Does Saturday Night Live Start?

Saturday Night Live premieres on Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

How To Watch Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live airs live on NBC and the streaming service Peacock.

If you don’t have cable, you can stream NBC on a live TV streaming service that carries major news channels, such as DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. All four sites are currently offering free trials.

To watch SNL live on Peacock, you need to sign up for the streaming service. Peacock subscription plans range from $7.99 to $13.99 per month. Unfortunately, the site is not offering a free trial at this time.