“Saturday Night Live” announced that alums Chris Rock and Martin Short will return to Studio 8H for the final two “SNL” episodes of 2024. Rock was a cast member between 1990-1993; while Short had a one-year stint as a cast member between 1984-1985.
Rock hosted on Dec. 14 – marking his fourth time in that role – with Gracie Abrams making her ‘SNL’ debut as musical guest. Short will host for the sixth time on the December 21 episode, with Hozier returning as the musical guest for his second stint. In 2022, Short co-hosted with his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Steve Martin, and in 1986, he co-hosted alongside Martin and Chevy Chase.
“Saturday Night Live” will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a live primetime special on Feb. 16.
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