Euphoria star Jacob Elordi is set to appear as the first-time host of Saturday Night Live. The Lorne Michaels-created show will return to NBC on January 20, 2024. Alongside Elordi, actress and singer Reneé Rapp will also appear as the musical guest. Elordi’s hosting debut will be the first episode of the show in 2024.
Elordi recently made headlines with his role in Emerald Fennell’s thriller Saltburn. He’s been having a great year after playing the role of Elvis Presley in Priscilla. He has come a long way from the clichéd Kissing Booth franchise to establish himself as a promising actor.
Jacob Elordi To Host The Next SNL Episode
Jacob Elordi appeared as a screen extra in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. His initial acting credit was as Rooster in the Australian film Swinging Safari. While he became notable in The Kissing Booth franchise, it was his role as Nate Jacobs in Euphoria that truly propelled him in the industry.
As Hollywood enters the awards season, Elordi is eyeing nominations for his roles in Saltburn and Priscilla this year. It appears that he also caught the attention of Lorne Michaels, who invited him over to 30 Rock to host SNL. The Deep Water actor’s hosting was announced during this weekend’s episode which was hosted by SNL alum Kate McKinnon.
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The show is currently in its 49th season, with the likes of Pete Davidson, Jason Momoa, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, and Timothée Chalamet hosting the episodes. The episodes also saw many celebrity cameos, including Pedro Pascal, Christopher Walken, Alec Baldwin, Greta Gerwig, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce.
Reneé Rapp Will Feature As The Musical Guest
Reneé Rapp first gained notice when she won the Best Performance by an Actress at the Jimmy Awards for her high school production, Big Fish. In 2019, she took over the role of Regina George in the Broadway musical, Mean Girls, written by SNL alum Tina Fey. She’s also set to star in the role in the upcoming 2024 movie version, which will be produced by Fey and SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
Rapp has a large fan following for her role as Leighton Murray in the HBO Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls. She’s also highly active on TikTok, where she posts her candid performances. In 2022, she released her debut extended play, Everything to Everyone. Most recently, she released her full-length studio album Snow Angel featuring three singles. Her rapid rise to fame paved the way for her appearance as the musical guest on SNL.
Rapp follows in the footsteps of previous musical guests such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Boygenius, Foo Fighters, and Ice Spice.
