Scarlett Johansson appears to have closed speculations about Colin Jost's Weekend Update predicament on SNL
In the grand finale of Saturday Night Live's Season 50, Hollywood's highest-grossing star, Scarlett Johansson, made her seventh appearance as a guest host. This notable event marks Johansson's induction into the show's prestigious 5-Timers Club.
As the curtain falls on the current season, speculation about the upcoming Season 51 is rife. While the exact number of new cast members is yet to be revealed, it is confirmed that the show will welcome some fresh faces. Among them is Ben Marshall, a former member of the sketch troupe Please Don't Destroy.
The departure of some familiar faces has also been announced. Devon Walker, Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, and Emil Wakim will be leaving the show, but it remains unclear if more big news is on the way regarding the new cast members.
Amidst the changes, there are rumours about potential alterations to the popular segment, "Weekend Update." Scarlett Johansson, in her capacity as host, shared her thoughts on Colin Jost's sketch comedy future, but her comments do not confirm his official return.
Colin Jost's future with the show has been a topic of discussion, with reports suggesting he might be considering exiting Saturday Night Live. However, Johansson hinted that Jost is expected to return to the "Weekend Update" desk for another season.
Meanwhile, Michael Che, another stalwart of the show, is set to continue his tenure in Saturday Night Live's 51st season. Scarlett Johansson's comments about Jost's return do not necessarily speak to Che's involvement in the new season.
On a separate note, Scarlett Johansson's new movie, Eleanor the Great, is set to hit theaters on September 26.
As for Saturday Night Live, the new season is set to premiere on NBC on Saturday, October 4, at 11:30 p.m. ET. The guest host for the premiere episode has yet to be announced.
The dissolution of sketch troupe Please Don't Destroy has been noted, but the impact of this change on the show remains to be seen. As the countdown to the new season begins, fans eagerly await the unveiling of the new cast members and the continuation of the comedic legacy of Saturday Night Live.
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