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Scarlett Johansson to Host SNL Season Finale with Bad Bunny as Musical Guest

SNL's 50th season will conclude with Scarlett Johansson hosting and Bad Bunny performing on May 17, marking her record seventh hosting appearance.

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Saturday Night Live announces the host and musical guest lineup for its final three episodes of its 50th season, featuring Scarlett Johansson, Walton Goggins, and Quinta Brunson as hosts, with Bad Bunny, Arcade Fire, and Benson Boone as musical guests. The season finale on May 17 will see Johansson hosting for a record seventh time, alongside Bad Bunny, who will be making his third appearance. Goggins will host for the first time on May 10, with Arcade Fire performing. The season begins its final stretch with Brunson on May 3, with Boone as musical guest.

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  • The final episodes of 'Saturday Night Live' will feature notable hosts including Scarlett Johansson, Quinta Brunson, and Walton Goggins, highlighting a strong lineup for its 50th season finale.
  • Scarlett Johansson's return as host for the season finale marks her seventh time, making her the female host with the most appearances in 'SNL' history, surpassing Tina Fey and Drew Barrymore.
  • Musical guests for the final episodes include Bad Bunny, making his third appearance, alongside Arcade Fire, showcasing a blend of popular music talent.

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This will be Johansson's seventh time hosting SNL, setting a new record for hosting appearances.

Walton Goggins will host SNL on May 10, 2025, with musical guest Arcade Fire.

The May 17 episode's Weekend Update will feature husband-and-wife duo Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson, with Jost typically forced to read jokes Johansson helped write about himself.

Quinta Brunson will host the May 3 episode with musical guest Benson Boone.

This will be Bad Bunny's third appearance as an SNL musical guest (exact prior count unspecified in sources, but described as his third appearance in the provided story summary).

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