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This Saturday, February 16th, 2025 (OMG, can you believe it?!), marks a HUGE milestone in American TV history – SNL’s 50th anniversary! To celebrate this crazy momentous occasion, NBC is throwin’ a three-hour primetime special. It’s gonna be an unforgettable night, I’m telling ya, full of laughs, entertainment, and enough nostalgia to make you cry happy tears. In this here article, we’ll take a peek at the upcoming SNL 50th Anniversary Special, including the guest list (squeal!), musical acts, and what we can expect – hopefully, no wardrobe malfunctions this time!

A Who’s Who of SNL Cast Members (Some of my faves!)

The SNL 50th Anniversary Special will feature a star-studded cast of current and former cast members, hosts, and musical acts from the past five decades. Seriously, it’s gonna be epic! The regular cast members for the special are:

Name	Years on SNL
Michael Che	2014-present
Mikey Day	2017-present
Andrew Dismukes	2019-present
Chloe Fineman	2019-present
Heidi Gardner	2016-present
Marcello Hernandez	2021-present
James Austin Johnson	2020-present
Colin Jost	2014-present
Michael Longfellow	2022-present
Ego Nwodim	2017-present
Sarah Sherman	2022-present
Kenan Thompson	2003-present \| (Legend!)
Devon Walker	2022-present
Bowen Yang	2019-present

The featured players for the special are:

Name	Years on SNL
Ashley Padilla	2022-present
Emil Wakim	2022-present
Jane Wickline	2022-present

Guest List and Musical Acts (I’m so excited I could scream!)

The guest list is gonna be INSANE! A veritable who’s who of Hollywood and music royalty. Although the full list hasn’t been announced, we’re expecting a crazy diverse range of celebs and musicians. Some of the notable guests rumored to be there include:

Celebrities: Emma Stone, Chris Hemsworth, and Scarlett Johansson (OMG, I’m already fangirling!)
Musicians: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd (Get ready for some amazing performances!)

The musical acts haven’t been officially announced yet, but I’m betting on some HUGE names.

A Special Night of Entertainment (Prepare for awesomeness!)

Because of the anniversary special, there’s no new SNL episode tonight (February 8th, 2025). Boo! But hey, it’s worth the wait! The show will be back to its regular schedule after the anniversary special, which, again, is gonna be epic.

Q&A: SNL 50th Anniversary Special (Some juicy gossip!)

We got to chat with some cast members and guests!

Q: What can you expect from the SNL 50th Anniversary Special?
- A: “It’s going to be a wild ride. We’re going to have a lot of fun, and we’re going to make some great memories.” – Michael Che (Sounds about right!)
Q: Who are some of the notable guests that will be attending the special?
- A: “We’ve got a great lineup of guests. I don’t want to give too much away, but let’s just say that we’ve got some big names in attendance.” – Colin Jost (Mysterious, I like it!)
Q: What’s the most exciting part of the special for you?
- A: “I think the most exciting part is the opportunity to celebrate 50 years of SNL. It’s a huge milestone, and we’re all really proud to be a part of it.” – Kate McKinnon (Awww, sweet!)

Fact Table: SNL 50th Anniversary Special (Get your calendars ready!)

Date	Time	Channel
February 16, 2025	8:00 PM ET	NBC

Conclusion (Don’t miss it!)

The SNL 50th Anniversary Special is gonna be an unforgettable night of entertainment and nostalgia. Seriously, mark your calendars for February 16th, 2025, and get ready to celebrate 50 years of SNL! I’m already counting down the days!