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Druski to host 'SNL' on Nov. 7, and one critic is hopeful

Druski, known for online comedy sketches, will helm the November 7 episode as the show struggles with an obscure cast and uneven material this season.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:57 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “Druski Hosting ‘SNL’ Is the Show’s Most Interesting Move in Years”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:57 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: SNL.
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VarietyDruski Hosting ‘SNL’ Is the Show’s Most Interesting Move in Years

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorComedian and internet star Druski, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, will host Saturday Night Live on November seventh, and Variety's critic calls it the most interesting move the show has made in years.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe same critic calls the current season uneven, with a little-known cast.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is a review of the show wrapped inside a review of the host.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOuch. He's famous for skits online, though, and that's a whole new neighborhood for that studio.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA neighborhood. I have negotiated with ministries that explained themselves better.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the host is the ambassador, and the cast is the delegation.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCorrect, Chip. And if the ambassador wins the room, the critic's hope becomes a treaty.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIs there a buffet at the signing?

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