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Finn Wolfhard to host ‘SNL’

The ‘Stranger Things’ star will kick off 2026 for the late-night show.

Bill Kuchman
Finn Wolfhard to host ‘SNL’
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During Ariana Grande’s episode on Saturday night, SNL announced that it will return on Jan. 17, 2026. And who’ll be hosting that episode?

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Who’s hosting?

Finn Wolfhard

Have they hosted before?

Nope. It’ll be the Stranger Things star’s first time hosting SNL.

Who’s the musical guest?

A$AP Rocky

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Issue No. 31

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Bill Kuchman

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