Jack Black to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ with Jack White as Musical Guest
Jack Black is set to host an upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” on April 4, with Jack White performing as the musical guest, NBC announced on March 14, 2026.1 This will mark Black’s fifth time hosting the show, earning him a place in the show’s prestigious “five-timers club.”1
Black’s Return to Studio 8H
Black’s last hosting appearance was on April 5, 2025, following a 20-year gap since his previous stint in 2005.1 The upcoming episode is expected to tie into the release of his latest film, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”1, as well as a forthcoming “Jumanji” sequel.2
Jack White’s Sixth Musical Guest Appearance
Jack White will be making his sixth appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as a musical guest.2
Season 51 Lineup
“Saturday Night Live” Season 51 has featured a diverse range of hosts and musical guests, including Harry Styles, who recently performed double duty as both host and musical guest on March 14.3 Other hosts this season have included Ryan Gosling, Connor Storrie, Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, Miles Teller, Sabrina Carpenter, Nikki Glaser, and Finn Wolfhard.1, 2, 3
Recent Cast Changes
The show has undergone some cast changes recently, with the departure of Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker, and Bowen Yang.1
“Saturday Night Live” airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and is available to stream on Peacock.3