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SNL Sets Jan. 17 Return With Finn Wolfhard Hosting and A$AP Rocky Performing

The timing dovetails with Stranger Things concluding on Dec. 31, with Rocky set to perform one day after releasing Don’t Be Dumb.

Overview

  • The lineup was revealed during SNL’s Dec. 20 holiday episode hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher.
  • Finn Wolfhard will make his hosting debut, and A$AP Rocky will appear as a first-time musical guest after a 2018 cameo.
  • A$AP Rocky’s appearance follows the Jan. 16 release of his album Don’t Be Dumb, with performances expected to draw from the new record.
  • The Dec. 20 broadcast also marked Bowen Yang’s final show after he confirmed his departure earlier that day.
  • Season 51 resumes from winter hiatus on Jan. 17 and is expected to pause again during NBC’s February Winter Olympics coverage.