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Nikki Glaser Makes SNL Hosting Debut as Sombr Performs in Season 51’s Fifth Episode

A reshaped cast puts the spotlight on rising featured players.

Overview

  • The Nov. 8 episode aired live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT, with next-day streaming on Peacock.
  • It marked Glaser’s first appearance on Saturday Night Live and Sombr’s first performance; the musical guest is identified as Shane Michael Boose.
  • This season follows a cast shakeup, with Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow exiting and five new featured players joining.
  • Second-year featured player Ashley Padilla has been leading in sketch appearances and total screen time, according to data cited by LateNighter.
  • Glaser previously said she was workshopping a stand-up-driven monologue in New York clubs, and SNL returns Nov. 15 with Glen Powell hosting and Olivia Dean as musical guest.