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Jalen Brunson to host ‘SNL’ season 52 premiere hot off of Knicks championship - NBC News
WorldBy Doha Madani9/9/20261 min read
It’s nothing but net for “Saturday Night Live” later this month as the show announced that New York’s own Jalen Brunson will be the first host for the show’s 52nd season.
✨ Key Highlights
- New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will host the Season 52 premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Sept. 26, with girl group Katseye as the musical guest.
- Brunson headlines the first of four consecutive host announcements, followed by Dakota Johnson, "Obsession" actor Inde Navarrette and comedian Shane Gillis.
- The hosting gig follows a career-defining summer in which Brunson, 30, led the Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973.
- During the playoffs, Brunson rallied the team from a 22-point deficit against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, scoring 38 points in an overtime win that sparked a 4-0 sweep.
- The Knicks then overcame a deficit of as much as 29 points against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, a rally now regarded as the biggest championship-game comeback in league history.
- Known for his on-court stoicism, Brunson also shows a comedic side through the podcast he co-hosts with teammate and close friend Josh Hart, though it remains unclear whether any teammates or courtside celebrities like Timothée Chalamet, Mariska Hargitay or Taylor Swift will appear on the premiere.
Its nothing but net for Saturday Night Live later this month as the show announced that New Yorks own Jalen Brunson will be the first host for the shows 52nd season.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brun