Live from New York, it's almost Saturday Night Live!
Ahead of the premiere of Season 52 this month, the hit comedy sketch show released the hosts and musical guests for its first four episodes, with New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson hosting the first episode.
He will be joined by popular K-pop group Katseye, both making their SNL debut. In the weeks after, actress Dakota Johnson, comedian Shane Gillis and "Obsession" actress Inde Navarrette will host the show. Musical guests include rock band Turnsile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams.
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When does "SNL" return? Here's what to know and how many cast members have hailed from the Sunshine State.
When is Saturday Night Live coming back for Season 52?
"Saturday Night Live" will premiere on NBC at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.
26.
How to watch 'Saturday Night Live' Season 52
"Saturday Night Live" will air live on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock, with notable sketches appearing on the show's YouTube channel.
Seasons 2 through 52 are currently available on Peacock.
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Which cast members are leaving SNL ahead of Season 52?
As of Sept. 10, only a few cast members have said they won't be returning to the show. Chloe Fineman announced her departure earlier this summer.
"After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL I have decided it’s time for my next chapter," she wrote. "It’s cliche to say this but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I still can’t really believe I got to be a part of it."
Writer and Please Don't Destroy star Martin Herlihy is also set to exit the series after five seasons.
Have any Saturday Night Live cast members been Floridians?
Since its debut in 1975, there have been five Florida cast members out of over 165 over the years.
Darrell Hammond
Darrell Hammond, 70, is an actor, comedian, and impressionist who was born in Melbourne, Florida, on Oct. 8, 1965.
He was a regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1995 to 2009, the second-longest run after Kenan Thompson's 22 years, and has been the show's announcer since 2014, when longtime announcer Don Pardo died.
Beyond "SNL," his credits include roles in "Scary Movie 3," "Epic Movie," "Blues Brothers 2000," and 2024's "Unfrosted."
Marcello Hernández
One of the more recent cast members, Marcello Hernández was born in Miami on Aug. 19, 1997. He has been on "Saturday Night Live" since 2022.
Hernández, 29, is the first cast member to be born in "Gen Z."
Victoria Jackson
Victoria Jackson, 67, is an actress and comedian from Miami, born Aug. 2, 1959. She was a regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1986 to 1992.
Jackson has appeared in the movies "Baby Boom," "Family Business," "I Love You to Death," "UHF," "The Pick-up Artist," "The Couch Trip," and "Casual Sex?"
Maya Rudolph
One of the most recognizable faces from "Saturday Night Live," Maya Rudolph was born in Gainesville on July 27, 1972, to singer Minnie Riperton and composer Richard Rudolph.
She was a regular cast member on "SNL" from 2000 to 2007. Despite her departure, Rudolph, 54, has made several cameo appearances over the years, from Beyoncé to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Beyond "SNL," Rudolph has appeared in several popular movies and TV shows, such as "Bridesmaid," "Away We Go," "Sisters," "Big Mouth," and "Luca." She is set to star in the indie TV show "Earth to Percy" with Jeremy Beiler, Amy Schumer, Josh Charles, Wyatt Cenac and Seth Barrish.
Kam Patterson
One of the newer comedians to join the cast, Kam Patterson, from Orlando, Florida, joined the cast last season. He appeared on the comedy podcast "Kill Tony" and appeared in the Netflix film "72 Hours."
In a July interview with USA TODAY, Patterson confirmed he'll be back for the new season.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
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