Comedian Druski Makes History as First Online Creator to Host Saturday Night Live
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Comedian Druski, who has built 15.6 million TikTok followers through viral digital sketches, will host Saturday Night Live on 7 November — becoming the first content creator ever to do so — with The Strokes performing as musical guest.
Comedian Druski is set to host Saturday Night Live on 7 November, with The Strokes appearing as musical guest. The occasion marks a milestone for the 51-year-old sketch comedy show: Druski will be the first digital content creator ever to take the Studio 8H stage as host. He rose to internet fame through satirical, long-form comedy videos featuring larger-than-life characters. Among his most popular work are the dating show parody "Coulda Been Love Episode 1: Meet the Bachelor," which racked up 24 million views in 2025, and the 2024 music competition spoof "Coulda Been Records MEMPHIS Auditions," which drew 15 million views. His social media reach is substantial: 13.7 million Instagram followers, 15.6 million TikTok followers, and over 6 million YouTube subscribers. Druski's profile in mainstream entertainment has grown quickly — he hosted the 2026 BET Awards on 28 June, has appeared in music videos alongside artists including Drake, Jack Harlow, and Lil Yachty, and has upcoming projects including the Netflix comedy series Collect & Praise and a romantic comedy film, The Catch, starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. His SNL hosting debut is widely regarded as a landmark moment for social-media-native comedy.
