Shane Gillis Returns to Host SNL With Rosalía as Musical Guest

On October 10, 2026, 'Saturday Night Live' airs its latest episode from Studio 8H in New York, with comedian Shane Gillis hosting for his third time and Spanish superstar Rosalía as musical guest. The pairing had been the week's biggest TV talking point, with Gillis — who was infamously fired from the show in 2019 before returning as host in 2024 — expected to lean into his observational, sometimes polarising stand-up style, while Rosalía arrives with new material from her upcoming album teased on social media earlier in the week. NBC confirmed the live broadcast at 11.30pm ET and global streaming via Peacock in the United States and partner platforms abroad. Preview sketches teased on NBC's social accounts hinted at a cold open about the current U.S. political climate and a recurring Gillis character involving a suburban dad. Entertainment desks across the United States, Spain and Latin America ran large preview packages highlighting Rosalía's rising European tour sales, her first SNL performance since 2022, and the audience test for Gillis' continuing redemption arc. Tickets to the live audience were among the most requested of the season, according to NBC.