# Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Tonight (October 17, 2026)? Host & Musical Guest Details

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/is-saturday-night-live-new-tonight-october-17-2026-host-musical-guest-details-2/
- Published: 2026-11-07T14:41:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T15:36:09+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/is-saturday-night-live-new-tonight-october-17-2026-host-musical-guest-details-2/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Druski hosts SNL for the first time.
- The Strokes return as musical guests for their fifth appearance.
- The “last show ever” claim was a joke.

## Summary

Saturday Night Live is airing a new episode on 17 October, with comedian Druski making his hosting debut and the Strokes as musical guests. A promotional joke in which Druski claimed it would be the show’s last episode drew attention, but the article says the programme is not ending.

The episode follows a recent Halloween-themed instalment featuring Inde Navarrette and Gracie Abrams, with Tom Hanks returning as David S. Pumpkins. The Strokes will make their fifth appearance on SNL; the show is scheduled for 11.30 pm ET on NBC and will also stream on Peacock.

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