Lady Gaga to host SNL while Shane Gillis returns with Tate McRae
- SNL will host episodes featuring Lady Gaga, Shane Gillis, and Tate McRae soon after its 50th anniversary celebrations.
- Shane Gillis returns on March 1, while Lady Gaga hosts and performs on March 8.
- The show's anniversary celebration achieved record viewership, paving the way for ongoing strong performances.
In the United States, the iconic sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) will continue to entertain audiences with special episodes following its recent milestones. The show celebrated its 50th anniversary with a highly successful celebration that drew nearly 15 million viewers and was NBC's most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years. Following this achievement, SNL scheduled two upcoming episodes featuring prominent artists and comedians. Shane Gillis will host on March 1, making his second appearance in this role, alongside Tate McRae, who will perform as a musical guest. McRae is set to release her third album, 'So Close to What,' shortly before this episode airs. Subsequently, on March 8, Lady Gaga will make her return to the SNL stage, hosting an episode for the second time and performing as its musical guest for the fifth time. This episode coincides with the release of her new album, 'Mayhem,' which is scheduled for release the day before her hosting stint. The significance of these appearances comes in the context of Gillis's complicated history with the show, as he was previously fired in 2019 due to controversy over past comments but has since shifted his career focus to successful projects such as the Netflix series 'Tires,' which he co-created. SNL's 50th anniversary celebration included memorable performances and comedy sketches, which set a high standard for the upcoming shows, continuing the show's legacy of vibrant entertainment.