Bad Bunny to host and Perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’ October 18
bad Bunny will pull double duty on Saturday Night Live, hosting and serving as the musical guest on October 18. This marks the Puerto Rican superstar’s debut as an SNL host, and his second appearance as a musical guest, following a previous performance in 2019. The announcement comes after a celebratory period for the show,during which Bad bunny was a prominent figure in its 50th-anniversary programming.
Bad Bunny’s involvement in the anniversary festivities included opening the show with a duet alongside Paul Simon and participating in a comedic sketch. His return signals a continued commitment from SNL to feature prominent Latin artists and broaden its appeal. The upcoming episode will also introduce five new cast members following the departure of Ego Nwodim and Devon Walker, as the show enters its 50th season having recently secured 12 Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Variety special.