STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — “Saturday Night Live” is getting ready for its next new episode.
Fans will just have to wait one more week to watch it.
On Feb. 24, the late-night staple will welcome comedian Shane Gillis, a one-time prospective “SNL” player who was let go shortly after his hiring in 2019 for his use of an anti-Asian slur. Gillis will be joined by musical guest 21 Savage.
The show — now in its 49th season — returned with new episodes in mid-October. And, in typical “SNL” fashion, the long-running show brought in a very special guest for its season premiere on Oct. 14: Pete Davidson, the born-and-raised Staten Islander who joined “SNL” in 2014 at the ripe age of 20, and bowed out at the end of Season 47. Ice Spice was the musical guest.
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny pulled double duty on Oct. 21. Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze hosted the Oct. 28 episode, alongside musical guest the Foo Fighters.
Nov. 11 saw “Dune” and “Wonka” actor Timothée Chalamet host for his second time. He was joined by musical guest Boygenius, which is comprised of singers Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker. On Nov. 18, Jason Momoa returned to “SNL” to host for the second time. Tate McRae made her debut as a musical guest.
On Dec. 2, actress Emma Stone hosted alongside musical guest Noah Kahan. It was Stone’s fifth time hosting “SNL,” which inducted her into the illustrious Five-Timer’s Club. On Dec. 9, actor Adam Driver hosted, with Olivia Rodrigo as musical guest. On Dec. 16, former “Saturday Night Live” superstar Kate McKinnon returned to Studio 8H for the first time since her exit from the show in 2022 at the end of Season 47. She was joined by singer Billie Eilish.
The first show of 2024 featured actor Jacob Elordi with musical guest Rapp on Jan. 20. The Jan. 27 episode featured “Madame Web” actress Dakota Johnson, alongside musical guest Justin Timberlake. On Feb. 3, actress Ayo Edebiria of “The Bear” fame…
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