Paul Mescal and Shaboozey Made Their ‘SNL’ Debuts

Get ready, SNL fans! Paul Mescal, the Irish heartthrob known for Normal People and Gladiator II, made their hosting and musical debut duties for the December 7 episode of Saturday Night Live. This was the show’s first episode back after a three-week break for the American Thanksgiving holiday.

Joining Mescal as the musical guest is Shaboozey, a rising star making waves on the country scene. Both stepped onto the iconic Studio 8H stage for their SNL debuts, it was a night filled with laughs, music, and maybe even some surprises.

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A Big Year for Saturday Night Live

This episode also comes as Saturday Night Live gears up for a major milestone: its 50th anniversary. Fans of the long-running comedy sketch show can look forward to a live primetime special on February 16, celebrating five decades of unforgettable moments, iconic characters, and pop culture-defining sketches.

SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock- if you’re all about that next-day viewing life.