SNL Reveals Initial Musical Lineup for Season 52
The first four episodes of 'Saturday Night Live' season 52 will feature musical guests KATSEYE, Turnstile, Rosalía, and Gracie Abrams. The season premieres Sept. 26 with host Jalen Brunson and KATSEYE's debut performance. Subsequent episodes include Dakota Johnson with Turnstile, Shane Gillis with Rosalía, and Inde Navarrette with Gracie Abrams.
The season opener features KATSEYE, though it remains uncertain if hiatus members Manon and Sophia will join Lara, Megan, Daniela, and Yoonchae. Subsequent episodes include Dakota Johnson and Shane Gillis, both on their third hosting turns, alongside first-time musical guests Turnstile and Rosalía. A Halloween episode on Oct. 31 introduces first-time host Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams.
The announcement coincided with the lineup reveal for the U.K. spinoff's second season, which starts Sept. 12 with Jeff Goldblum and CMAT. Additionally, SNL's 51st season earned 11 Emmy nominations, pushing its all-time record to 360 nominations and 114 wins.
This lineup could significantly boost the profiles of emerging acts like KATSEYE and Turnstile, exposing them to a broad late-night audience. The blend of veteran hosts and a newcomer may attract varied demographics, potentially shaping viewer habits. Furthermore, the simultaneous U.K. spinoff scheduling may reinforce the franchise's global cultural reach, though actual viewership effects remain uncertain.