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Saturday Night Live Returns, Welcomes Jacob Elordi, Reneé Rapp (VIDEO)

Saturday Night Live rolled out the "red carpet" welcome video for this weekend's SNL host Jacob Elordi and musical guest Reneé Rapp.

After getting a chance to check out SNL icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler returns for a special Emmys edition of "Weekend Update" on Monday night, today kicks off the push for this weekend's return of NBC's Saturday Night Live. With it being Tuesday, that means it's time to roll out the video red carpet for host Jacob Elordi (Euphoria, Priscilla) and musical guest Reneé Rapp. A return-from-break episode with a host that I actually have no vibe on going into the weekend could make for a fun surprise – but Rapp has already proven themselves to be a strong musical presence (and a one-person promo machine) to things should be good on that front.

Back in November 2023, SNL fans got a chance to check out the official Season 49 cast image that was taken by Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews – here's a look:

And here's a behind-the-scenes featurette spotlighting how it all came together:

NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase "Saturday Night Live" returns for its 49th season of laughs, surprises and standout performances.

"SNL" is the most Emmy-nominated show in history and holds 93 Emmy wins (including awards for its specials and short-form series). "SNL" has been honored twice (1990 and 2009) with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The show continues to garner the highest ratings and largest audience of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week on linear and digital platforms.

Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. "SNL" makes headlines with topical humor reflecting politics and current events, features an array of characters with a perspective on pop culture that remains unparalleled, and offers sharp political commentary through its signature "Weekend Update" segment. A variety show that is truly one of a kind, "SNL" also attracts the biggest stars of music to its stage for innovative viral performances.

NBC's Saturday Night Live Season 49 company includes Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Chloe Troast, Devon Walker, and Bowen Yang. SNL is executive-produced by Lorne Michaels, with Liz Patrick directing and SNL alum Darrell Hammond announcing. Broadcasting from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, the long-running late-night sketch comedy/music series is produced by SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video.

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