They’ll be followed by Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks on Oct. 12 and Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish on Oct. 19. After a one-week break, John Mulaney will host on Nov. 2 with musical guest Chappell Roan. Grande will make her second appearance as host, Keaton his fourth and Mulaney his sixth.

Live creator previously considered exiting the series after this milestone season but has since changed his mind

SNL boss Lorne Michaels and writer-cast member Michael Che revealed their "white whale" celebrity hosts — that is, the stars that they wish the show could land as hosts — in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.