'Saturday Night Live' Sets Premiere Date for Season 47, Cast Members Still Unconfirmed

Saturday Night Live has seen so many fantastic guest stars over its nearly 50 year run – but not everyone is exactly welcome back to Studio 8H.

series of throwback snaps from his time on the “SNL” set. Comedians Aristotle Athari, James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman were added to the cast lineup.

Kim Kardashian is getting fans excited about her special TV appearance, as a host of Saturday Night Live, kicking off the 47th season of the popular show.And while this is a new experience for the famous reality star turned entrepreneur, not everyone is excited about it, as Hollywood actress Debra Messing went on to share on her personal Twitter account.“Why Kim Kardashian? I mean, I know she is a cultural icon, but SNL has hosts, generally, who are performers who are there to promote a film, TV

Not a fan? After Saturday Night Live announced that Kim Kardashian is set to host an upcoming October episode, Debra Messing publicly questioned the casting decision.

Debra Messing publicly questioned "Saturday Night Live" about its decision to kick off Season 47 of the show with Kim Kardashian West hosting one of the early episodes.  NBC announced Wednesday that Owen Wilson, Kardashian, Rami Malek and Jason Sudeikis are set as the first four people to helm episodes when the show returns in October.

Debra Messing is confused. The 53-year-old star took to Twitter on Wednesday shortly after it was announced that Kim Kardashian West would be hosting for the first time on Oct.

Debra Messing is confused.

Debra Messing has questioned why Kim Kardashian West is to host 'Saturday Night Live'. The 'Will & Grace' star asked fans if she was "missing something" after it was revealed the 40-year-old reality star is to guest present the comedy showcase, because she insisted that while Kim is a "cultural icon", those who front the programme are usually "performers".

Owen Wilson has been tapped to host the season 47 premiere on Oct. 2, and will be joined by musical guest Kacey Musgraves.Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian West will lead the Oct.

Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian West, Rami Malek and Jason Sudeikis are lined up to host the first four episodes of "Saturday Night Live" this fall. NBC announced Wednesday that Wilson, who is starring in the upcoming film "The French Dispatch," will host the show for the first time to open its 47th season on Oct.

Halsey, Kacey Musgraves and more have been announced as musical guests for Saturday Night Live.The hit NBC show will return for its 47th season on October 2, with Musgraves set to appear alongside guest host Owen Wilson during the first episode.

Back to his roots! Jason Sudeikis is returning to Saturday Night Live as one of the first hosts on season 47 — and he’s not the only A-lister set to make an appearance.

Season 47 of “Saturday Night Live” is set to kick off with a bang.

! Following 's win for Outstanding Variety Sketch series at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday, the show's executive producer told reporters, including ET's Lauren Zima, that Jason Sudeikis will be appearing on the upcoming 47th season.«I'm not gonna tell you much, only because we haven't announced who's hosting and who the first four are, but I don't think anybody will be heartbroken. I think people will be happy with what we have,» 76-year-old Michaels said, before teasing Sudeikis' return.«He'll

 just broke its own record.

Saturday Night Live picked up its fifth straight win in the Variety Sketch Series category.

Never fear, fans, Kenan Thompson will return for the upcoming season! The 43-year-old actor shared the news with ET's Kevin Frazier on the 2021 Emmy Awards red carpet on Sunday.

Norm Macdonald is being remembered by his Saturday Night Live family on Tuesday, after the shocking news of his death due to cancer at 61.

Heartbreaking loss. Norm Macdonald died at the age of 61 after privately battling cancer for nine years.