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Saturday Night Live announced that Melissa McCarthy will host and Dijon will be the musical guest on the December 6th episode. This will be McCarthy’s fifth time hosting, earning her a spot in the Five-Timers Club, while Dijon is a rising R&B artist with recent album release. The announcement was made during the Glen Powell/Olivia Dean episode, as SNL will be taking a break for Thanksgiving.
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Melissa McCarthy Returns to SNL Stage, Dijon Set to Perform
NEW YORK, NY – Comedy superstar Melissa McCarthy is set to host Saturday Night Live for the fifth time on December 6th, joining the ranks of the coveted Five-Timers Club. The announcement was made during tonight’s episode featuring Glen Powell and Olivia Dean.
McCarthy, known for her comedic roles and recent dramatic turns, first hosted SNL in 2011 and last appeared in 2017, where she received her Five-Timers Club jacket from Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. She has also been Emmy-nominated for each hosting stint, even winning in 2017. Her upcoming projects include a Paramount+ limited series about the JonBenét Ramsey case and a Netflix film adaptation of “Miss Nelson is Missing.”
Joining McCarthy will be R&B artist Dijon, who will be making his SNL debut as the musical guest. Dijon recently released his second critically acclaimed studio album, “Baby,” and is known for tracks like “Yamaha” and “The Dress.” He has collaborated with artists such as Charli XCX, Kenny Beats, and Justin Bieber.
SNL will take a break for the Thanksgiving holiday after the current episode before returning with McCarthy and Dijon on December 6th. The current season has included hosts like Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Miles Teller, with musical guests such as Doja Cat and Brandi Carlile.
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