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Bad Bunny Hosts SNL's Fresh Season 51 Debut

10/1/2025

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Saturday Night Live (SNL) debuts Season 51 on Oct 4, 2025, with Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat as musical guest.
Seven new writers join SNL, including Jack Bensinger and Jo Sunday.
Departing cast includes Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, John Higgins; Lorne Michaels says changes aim to keep SNL fresh for a younger audience.

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Saturday Night Live (SNL) debuts Season 51 on Oct 4, 2025, with Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat as musical guest.
Seven new writers join SNL, including Jack Bensinger and Jo Sunday.
Departing cast includes Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, John Higgins; Lorne Michaels says changes aim to keep SNL fresh for a younger audience.