Cincinnati Native Hosts SNL Tonight: How to Watch Nov. 8 Episode

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is gearing up for an exciting episode on Saturday, November 8, featuring Cincinnati native Nikki Glaser in her hosting debut. The comedian is not only known for her sharp humor but also for significant milestones in her career, including an Emmy nomination.

Cincinnati Native Hosts SNL Tonight: How to Watch Nov. 8 Episode

Who is Nikki Glaser?

Nikki Glaser, 41, was born in Cincinnati and later moved to St. Louis. She began her stand-up comedy career at 18, drawing inspiration from her college days at the University of Colorado Boulder and later at the University of Kansas, where she earned a degree in English. Glaser became a household name after her memorable appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and competing on “Last Comic Standing.”

Career Highlights

• Hosted “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady.”
• Nominated for an Emmy for her special, “Someday You’ll Die.”
• First woman to solo host the Golden Globes in 2025.
• Comedy specials include:
  • “Perfect” (2016, Comedy Central)
  • “Bangin’” (2019, Netflix)

Musical Guest: Sombr

Joining Glaser on stage is Sombr, an emerging pop artist, who is also making his SNL debut. Born Shane Michael Boose, he gained recognition with his 2021 single “Nothing Left to Say” and the 2023 EP “In Another Life.” His songs, particularly “Undressed” and “Back to Friends,” have made waves on TikTok and the Billboard charts.

• “Undressed” peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• “Back to Friends” topped Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in October 2025.
• Won best alternative video for “Back to Friends” at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

How to Watch SNL Live

The episode airs at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Viewers can watch it live with a Peacock premium subscription. For those with a basic Peacock subscription, new episodes are available the following day. Hulu + Live TV subscribers or anyone with live TV streaming services can also catch the show live, while regular Hulu users can access it on Sundays.

Season 51 Cast and Schedule

“Saturday Night Live” returned on October 4 for Season 51. The season features both returning and new cast members, ensuring a fresh comedic lineup.

Don’t miss Nikki Glaser’s debut as the host of SNL this weekend, along with Sombr as the musical guest. Tune in for a night of laughter and great music!