Druski is making the leap from the internet to Studio 8H.
The comedian and actor will make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Nov. 7, just four days after the midterm elections.
NBC confirmed the booking on Thursday, Oct. 22, following reports that Druski would host an upcoming episode of the late-night sketch series. New York rock band The Strokes will join him as musical guest.
The timing puts Druski in the spotlight for the first SNL episode after voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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The comedian already stirred up political debate earlier this year with his viral parody sketch, “How Conservative Women in America Act.”
Released in March, the video featured the internet comic in heavy makeup and a blonde wig, appearing to parody Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk.
The sketch drew laughs from fans and criticism from conservatives.
Druski’s upcoming SNL appearance follows another high-profile hosting assignment at the BET Awards in June. That broadcast included a viral exchange with Keke Palmer, who grabbed the microphone and joked, “This should have been my gig. Why the hell would they have you host?”
The comedian’s career is sizzling right now. He has millions of followers online and a new scripted comedy series titled Collect and Praise launching on Netflix in December, according to NBC’s announcement.
Meanwhile, The Strokes will make their fifth appearance as SNL musical guest. The band is currently touring in support of its latest album, Reality Awaits.
Druski’s episode is part of three consecutive weeks of new shows starting Oct. 31, when previously announced host Inde Navarrette takes the stage with musical guest Gracie Abrams.
SNL alum John Mulaney will follow on Nov. 14, returning for his seventh time hosting. The Emmy winner and former Saturday Night Live writer co-stars in Madden, arriving on Prime Video and in select theaters Nov. 18. He’s also performing nationwide on his Mister Whatever stand-up tour.
Phoebe Bridgers will join Mulaney for her second appearance as musical guest. She is touring in support of her latest album titled Lost Weekend.
Saturday Night Live airs on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT and streams live on Peacock. Lorne Michaels is the creator and executive producer on the long-running sketch series.
Below is the upcoming schedule of episodes for SNL.
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