'SNL' Set to Return With Pete Davidson as 1st Host of Season 49

Pete Davidson Cindy Ord/MG21/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueSaturday Night Live is returning for its 49th season with Pete Davidson set to make his hosting debut during the first episode. “SEASON 49 ,” the official SNL Instagram page wrote alongside two of the sketch comedy show’s iconic cork board lineup announcements on Wednesday, October 4. Davidson, 29, was listed as the host for the October 14 season 49 premiere while Ice Spice was named as the episode’s musical guest. A subsequent photo announced that Bad Bunny will serve as both host and musical guest for the October 21 episode. Davidson was previously slated to host SNL in May with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert, but the episode was canceled due to the Writers Guild of America strike. “SNL will air repeats until further notice,” NBC announced on May 2. Will Heath/NBC Related: Pete Davidson Through the Years: Relationships, Career Highlights and More All hail the king of Staten Island! Pete Dav