Bad Bunny Announced as Final Musical Guest for Saturday Night Live Season 50
Bad Bunny, June 2024 (Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)
After months and months of celebration, Saturday Night Live's 50th season is finally coming to an end. The season will wrap up on May 17, with an episode featuring host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter will be making his third appearance as a musical guest.
Before Johansson and Bad Bunny are on Saturday Night Live, the show will welcome host Quinta Brunson and musical guest Benson Boone (on May 3) and host Walton Goggins and musical guests Arcade Fire (on May 10). Boone will be making his SNL debut, while Arcade Fire are returning for a sixth time. They most recently were on the show in 2022.
Season 50 of Saturday Night Live began in September, with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll. Since then, the NBC program has welcomed Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Timothée Chalamet, Lady Gaga, and others. There have also been the specials SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and SNL50: The Anniversary Special.
Bad Bunny began 2025 with the new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. This summer, he'll play a concert residency in Puerto Rico.
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