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SNL On-Stage Promos: Shane Gillis Gets 21 Savage's Approval & More

Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson joins host Shane Gillis and musical guest 21 Savage for this week's SNL on-stage promos.

On Wednesday, NBC's Saturday Night Live checked in with its midweek sketch with stand-up comedian Shane Gillis (who is being joined this weekend by musical guest 21 Savage) getting a chance to workshop his monologue with SNL stars Marcello Hernandez & Sarah Sherman (more on that below). That night, we got a chance to check in with Gillis and the SNL cast during the official read thru for this weekend's episode. And now, it's time for Gillis and 21 Savage to take to the stages of Studio 8H for their on-stage promos – joined by SNL icon Kenan Thompson. In the first, Gillis & Thompson realize that 21 Savage lives that "21" live outside of the recording studio, too. Following that, Thompson & 21 Savage confuse Gillis with every other white guy comic with a mic. And then, Gillis goes for a bold fashion statement – and gets someone's approval.

And here's a look back at Wednesday night's read-thru, kicking things off with the SNL cast:

And don't forget that on March 2nd, we have Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You) hosting, with musical guest Kacey Musgraves. Following that, on March 9th, we have Josh Brolin (Dune 2) hosting, with musical guest Ariana Grande. Now, here's a look at Gillis during the read-thru:

Saturday Night Live Season 49: Getting the SNL Cast Together

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 the behind-the-scenes featurette that was released shortly after, 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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