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Sep 22, 2021, 10 tweets

Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian, Jason Sudeikis and Rami Malek have been tapped to host #SNL next season, as the show livestreams on Peacock for the first time. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

NBC intends to livestream the sketch comedy show on its Peacock streaming hub as the program launches its 47th season, marking the latest attempt to put the show in front of a broader audience. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

The first host of the season will be Owen Wilson who will be paired with Kacey Musgraves. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

Kim Kardashian will host the show for the first time with musical guest will be Halsey. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

Actor Rami Malek will also make his #SNL hosting debut a few days after the release of #NoTimeToDie. Young Thug will appear as the show’s musical guest. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

#TedLasso star Jason Sudeikis, who was a member of the #SNL cast between 2005 and 2013, will return for his first appearance as host as well. Brandi Carlile will make her musical guest debut on his episode. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

In the 2020-2021 season, the show was the most-watched entertainment program on TV among viewers between 18 and 49, the demographic most preferred by advertisers. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

With that, #SNL’s value has increased noticeably. A 30-second spot this season and last cost around $180,000, according to ad spending tracker Standard Media Index. The average cost of a 30-second perch for the 2015-2016 season totaled around $89,500. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

NBC did not offer any details about whether the cast would include any new members in the 47th season, or if some veterans who might be at the end of their contracts would return. bit.ly/3CFH4x4

.@bristei reports on everything we know about the upcoming #SNL season bit.ly/3CFH4x4

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