Idris Elba Hosting, Khalid Performing On March 9 “Saturday Night Live”

Idris Elba and Khalid will headline an upcoming “Saturday Night Live.”

Khalid by RoLexx, via RCA Records

People’s Sexiest Man Alive is headed to “Saturday Night Live.”

According to NBC, Idris Elba will host the March 9 edition of the iconic variety series.

Khalid will meanwhile appear as musical guest.

Elba’s performance precedes the launch of his new series “Turn Up Charlie.” Khalid is set to release his next album this April.

Off this week, “Saturday Night Live” will return with an original installment on March 2. John Mulaney will host, while Thomas Rhett will take the stage as musical guest.

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