As of January 11, 2026, "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) is on a brief hiatus, with no new episode airing on January 10. The show is set to return on January 17, 2026, featuring actor Finn Wolfhard as host and rapper A$AP Rocky as the musical guest. (parade.com)
Finn Wolfhard, renowned for his role as Mike Wheeler in Netflix's "Stranger Things," will make his SNL hosting debut shortly after the series finale of "Stranger Things" on December 31, 2025. A$AP Rocky, who previously made a cameo on SNL in 2018, will perform as the musical guest, coinciding with the release of his fourth studio album, "Don't Be Dumb," on January 16, 2026. (thewrap.com)
The subsequent episodes in January will feature Teyana Taylor hosting on January 24, with musical guest Geese, and Alexander Skarsgård hosting on January 31, accompanied by musical guest Cardi B. These episodes mark the SNL hosting debuts for both Taylor and Skarsgård. (yahoo.com)
The recent surge in searches for "SNL tonight musical guest" is likely due to viewers seeking information about the show's return schedule and upcoming hosts and musical guests. The anticipation is heightened by the upcoming appearances of popular figures like Finn Wolfhard and A$AP Rocky, as well as the show's return from its holiday break.