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Knicks star Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live
The appearance marks the first hosting turn by an active NBA player since 2007, alongside musical guest KATSEYE.
Latest update: Cast member Chloe Fineman and writer-performer Martin Herlihy have departed Saturday Night Live ahead of the upcoming season.
The short version
- Jalen Brunson is scheduled to make his debut hosting appearance on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 26.[The Hollywood Reporter · ABC News]
- KATSEYE will accompany Brunson as the premiere's musical performer.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Brunson becomes the first active NBA athlete to host the program since LeBron James did so in 2007.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The upcoming season follows the offseason exits of cast member Chloe Fineman and writer-performer Martin Herlihy.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 26.[The Hollywood Reporter · ABC News]
- Musical group KATSEYE is scheduled to perform during the premiere episode.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Brunson is the first active NBA player to host the show since LeBron James in 2007.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Cast member Chloe Fineman and writer Martin Herlihy departed the series ahead of the new season.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
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