Sun Dec 22 03:00:00 UTC 2024: ## SNL’s Christmas Show: Martin Short to Host, Hozier to Perform
**New York, NY** – Saturday Night Live is ending its year with a star-studded Christmas episode. Veteran comedian Martin Short will host the December 21st show, marking his fifth time taking the helm of the iconic sketch comedy program. The musical guest will be Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, who previously appeared on SNL in 2014.
The episode, airing at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming the following day on Peacock, promises a festive night of laughs. Short, a former SNL cast member himself (1984-1985), is expected to receive the coveted Five-Timers Club jacket, given to celebrities who have hosted the show five or more times. His past hosting appearances were in 1986, 1996, 2012, and a co-hosting stint with Steve Martin in 2022. Speculation is rife that Martin might make a cameo appearance for a Christmas monologue.
Hozier, whose popularity has soared since his 2014 debut on SNL, is anticipated to perform songs from his latest album, *Unreal Unearth*. The pairing of Short and Hozier has generated considerable excitement among fans online. Longtime cast member Kenan Thompson has confirmed the episode’s status as SNL’s Christmas show for the season.
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