Pete Davidson is hosting #SNL thanks to an apparent loophole, as seen in the NBC series’ first promo for the show’s return following the end of the #WritersStrike pic.twitter.com/C9NpVYHa5p
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 11, 2023
Pete Davidson will host the show’s return after the strike and Ice Spice is musical guest. I hope it’s good!
“SAG-AFTRA has noted that, although the actors union continues to strike, there is no problem with SNL castmembers and hosts appearing on the sketch show, which is under the contract that covers talk shows and unscripted programming. SAG-AFTRA recently issued a statement about the SNL cast, saying they “are not in violation of SAG-AFTRA strike rules, and we support them in fulfilling their contractual obligations.”
48 years ago today was the first episode of Saturday Night Live.
