SNL tonight host: It’s a rerun with Bad Bunny back in Studio 8H
Saturday Night Live isn’t new tonight (Saturday, October 25). NBC is re-airing the Season 51 premiere, which means the SNL tonight host is Bad Bunny, with Doja Cat as the musical guest. The encore fills a one-week gap before the show resumes live next weekend with a fresh run of episodes.
What to know about tonight’s SNL encore
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Episode: Season 51, Episode 1 (encore)
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Host: Bad Bunny (second time hosting)
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Musical guest: Doja Cat (S51 debut)
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Airtime: 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT in the U.S. (Sunday 3:30 a.m. BST in the UK)
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Why it’s a repeat: The show is on a planned off-week ahead of three new episodes in November.
The premiere encore is a fan-friendly pick: it showcases the season’s refreshed cast mix, big-venue energy, and a host comfortable bouncing between straight-man setups and character swings. If you missed the opener, the rerun is a tidy catch-up before SNL dives into November.
SNL next week: who’s hosting when the show returns?
Live shows resume Saturday, November 1 with a new host and musical guest, followed by two more fresh episodes. Here’s the latest on the upcoming slate:
| Date (Sat.) | Host | Musical Guest | Notes |
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| Nov. 1, 2025 | Miles Teller | Brandi Carlile | Teller returns to Studio 8H; Carlile brings a powerhouse live setup. |
| Nov. 8, 2025 | Nikki Glaser | Sombr | First-time host with stand-up roots; rising alt-pop on the music side. |
| Nov. 15, 2025 | Glen Powell | Olivia Dean | Another hosting debut paired with a soulful, radio-climbing artist. |
Lineups are subject to change.
Why the encore choice matters
Re-airing the premiere lets casual viewers meet the season’s newcomers and re-center running bits that will pay off later this fall. It also doubles as a reset week for the writers’ room: the extra prep day can sharpen new recurring characters and tailor sketches to November’s hosts.
Quick FAQ: SNL tonight
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Is SNL new tonight? No—tonight is a repeat.
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So who is the SNL tonight host? Bad Bunny (via the Season 51 premiere encore).
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When is the next new episode? Saturday, November 1, live at 11:30 p.m. ET.
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Who hosts next week? Miles Teller with Brandi Carlile as musical guest.
If you’re tuning in late, the encore’s cold open and host monologue set the tone; the musical sets arrive around the 12:10 a.m. and 12:45 a.m. ET marks. Catch the rerun, then buckle up for a busy November in Studio 8H.
