John Mulaney Hosting, Thomas Rhett Performing On March 2 “Saturday Night Live”

NBC confirms the host and musical guest for the next “Saturday Night Live.”

Mulaney, Pete and Colin on SNL | Will Heath/NBC

During this weekend’s edition of “Saturday Night Live,” NBC provided details regarding the next original episode.

The network confirmed that the broadcast will air on Saturday, March 2.

More compellingly, it also confirmed the principals for that night’s episode.

Per a title card that aired during the broadcast, the episode will feature former “SNL” writer John Mulaney as host. Thomas Rhett will take the stage as the musical guest.

Said episode will mark the fourteenth broadcast of the ongoing 44th season.

Currently underway, this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” features Don Cheadle as host and Gary Clark, Jr. as musical guest.

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