SNL Reportedly to Make History With This Surprising First
The internet comedian would become the first digital-native creator to host the NBC sketch show.
- Comedian and digital creator Druski is reportedly set to host Saturday Night Live on November 7, becoming the first digital creator to ever host the NBC sketch comedy series.
- Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, built his massive following through viral sketches on Instagram and YouTube, founding Coulda Been Records and earning $14 million according to Forbes.
- While Saturday Night Live has recruited cast members like The Lonely Island and Please Don't Destroy from online platforms, it has never elevated a digital-native star to the host role.
- Although Variety and Puck reported the booking, NBC has not officially announced the episode, and an SNL representative declined to comment as of October 13, leaving the date unconfirmed.
- This potential hosting gig signals a shift for NBC as it seeks fresh faces for Season 52, and industry observers suggest success could open the floodgates for other digital creators to host.
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SNL Reportedly to Make History With This Surprising First
Druski is set to make history as the first digital creator to host Saturday Night Live. The comedian has gained massive popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram with his sketches. If the booking goes ahead, it will mark a significant turning point in the NBC sketch comedy show’s hosting traditions. Druski could […]
Viral Comic Druski to Make ‘SNL’ History as First Digital Creator Host
Druski, a digital creator known for sketch comedy and viral characters on YouTube and social media, is set to host “Saturday Night Live” in November. The internet star will host the Nov. 7 episode, becoming the first digital creator to host the NBC sketch comedy show. While “SNL” has recruited several cast members who built substantial social media followings, including Jeremy Culhane, Grace Reiter and Veronika Slowikowska, the storied comedy pr…
‘SNL’ Sets Druski as First Online Content Creator to Host
Comedian and internet personality Druski will host the Nov. 7 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Druski, aka Drew Desbordes, will be the first online creator to host the sketch show. Variety confirmed the news with multiple sources, though reps for “SNL” did not immediately respond to a request for comment and a rep for Druski […]
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