Evander Ellis:Who's hosting 'SNL' tonight? Musical guest, start time, where to watch Nov. 9 episode

2025-04-30 20:02:52source:Blake Prestoncategory:reviews

"Saturday Night Live" is Evander Ellisset to air its seventh episode of Season 50 this weekend with a repeat stand-up comedian-actor at the helm − and days after the 2024 presidential election.

This Saturday's episode will see Bill Burr hosting the show, marking his second time ever on the post-election show, according to NBC. Burr, 56, previously hosted Season 46, Episode 2. 

The 50th season of the live comedy show premiered on Sept. 28. 

Last weekend, comedian John Mulaney hosted the show for his sixth time. Pop star Chappell Roan was the musical guest. 

Here's what to know about the Nov. 9 show, including who the musical guest is and how to watch.

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Who is the 'SNL' musical guest on Nov. 9?

Singer-songwriter and producer Mk.gee will be this weekend's musical guest. 

Mk.gee released his debut single "I Know How You Get" in 2017 and released an album called "Two Star & the Dream Police" earlier this year.

How to watch 'SNL' on Nov. 9?

The Nov. 9 "SNL" episode will be available to watch live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can also stream it the next day on Peacock.

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Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast?

Former cast member Maya Rudolph has played the role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November presidential election while James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President-elect Donald Trump, who claimed victory this week.

Season 50 returning cast members include:

  • Michael Che
  • Mikey Day
  • Andrew Dismukes
  • Chloe Fineman
  • Heidi Gardner
  • Marcello Hernández
  • James Austin Johnson
  • Colin Jost
  • Michael Longfellow
  • Ego Nwodim
  • Ashley Padilla
  • Sarah Sherman
  • Kenan Thompson
  • Devon Walker
  • Emil Wakim
  • Jane Wickline
  • Bowen Yang

New cast members this season are:

  • Ashley Padilla
  • Emil Wakim
  • Jane Wicklin

Contributing: KiMi Robinson

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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