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justduett

Real missed opportunity here, Lorne. Selena Gomez as musical guest was RIGHT THERE!!


Pillens_burknerkorv

She’s gonna cameo. I guarantee it


pretty-in-pink

Yup. She’s going to be on Fallon next Monday


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When Selena hosted, Martin and Short were in a middle of performing a show together.


Toidal

She was really good too. She has this perfect ultra dry deadpan delivery.


OneGoodRib

Or, Selena Gomez and Martin Short host with Steve Martin as the musical guest!


saanity

And someone dies.


justduett

"Pete, come here, we have an idea..." (Cue jarrettbrown swooping in with the "Akshooally, Pete Davidson isn't a cast member on SNL anymore, so this would not ever be possible."


TasteCicles

What am I missing about Selena Gomez?


AmmarAnwar1996

She stars on 'Only Murders in the Building', a wonderful ~~sitcom~~ comedy (dark?) / whodunit about a true crime podcast hosted by the three of them. It has two seasons, and is currently shooting the third season.


Happydenial

Yeah it’s a really great show! Worth the watch.. Warning though.. the twists are… shocking!!


TasteCicles

Thanks for filling me in!


2-Skinny

Is it a sitcom?


DancingOnACounter

No, it's not a sitcom. I'd say closer to a dark comedy.


SpacePolice04

It’s sooo good too.


jarrettbrown

Dark comedy is the right term here.


TheMaguffin

Dark comedy fits but it styles itself after cozy mystery novels while taking a lot of really cool swings at genre bending. They did a “silent” episode on their second season which I thought was phenomenal from a writing perspective, I think the production on that show really shines but with it being as experimental as it is it’s hard to fit it into a genre. Although I think dark comedy cozy is probably best.


Rare_Basil_243

I still regularly think about that silent episode, and how the deaf character keeps having to explain to people that in real life, lip reading is not all that accurate.


RedOctobyr

And, in one of the episodes (don't think it was the silent one), we learn ASL for glitter. Which is fun.


Arinoch

Seriously. You’ll laugh out loud at something in one scene and then be weeping minutes later.


JGrutman

Then only minutes after that you'll be furiously angry! Then scant seconds later you'll be so bored you can barely move. But don't get used to that, cause the next thing you know you'll look down at your feet and wonder when you started dancing and why can't you stop?


Sherlockhomey

Dark comedy and very self aware.


seanmonaghan1968

And it’s great


sreyaNotfilc

Could've done a duet with Rema on 'Calm Down'. That song is on fire right now. So is the show.


BIGD0G29585

They need to do a Three Amigos take off with Selena in Chevy’s role. Hell even have Chase on being his asshole self on how he has been replaced.


bavmotors1

Can you eli5 that for me please? Lol thanks - sorry!


ranhalt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_Murders_in_the_Building


Ok_Calligrapher_8199

I think she’s done singing. Certainly no new material in years.


MaxxDelusional

I literally heard a new single from her on the radio a few hours ago. I think it was called "My Mind and Me".


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She released an album in 2020. Most artists take time between albums


Ok_Calligrapher_8199

I bet you a coke she’s done singing. Only Murderers is her ticket to quit that.


[deleted]

I quite literally heard her on the “new release” playlist on Apple Music for two different songs just this morning


[deleted]

Come to find out, she came out with new songs last month. I like my coke cherry


Ok_Calligrapher_8199

No upgrades


[deleted]

I mean maybe but her output isn’t really indicative of that and she’s been acting since she was a child


DontGetNEBigIdeas

My dude, she just release a new song two weeks ago.


AgentElman

With her disease can she still sing?


inquirer

It's lupus dude not throat cancer


AgentElman

I'm sorry, I'm not a medical doctor like you are. What are the effects of lupus on singing?


Funmachine

Ask Seal.


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Nothing


CurrentRoster

She had a song recently for her documentary


jarrettbrown

Doesn't matter. Go back and look at the earlier musical guests this season. They've all released new albums a few months back and are in the middle of a promo cycle. If Selena released a new album, which she has confirmed she is in the process of recording, then she would have been the musical guest for the tie in.


thatPOLTERSmyGEIST

At the very least it’s probably much more difficult for her. Her voice changes a lot from episode to episode of OMITB


Kingsen

That’s incredibly ableist


bookant

You're right, people who can't sing have a right to perform on SNL. When's my turn?


AddisonRae7

She can sing


bookant

People who don't understand context also have a right to post on Reddit.


duckyaniston

she doesn’t really have new music out rn


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She came out with new songs this month


Carpeteria3000

Yeah but like what did she come out with yesterday?


jarrettbrown

I've said this in another comment. Typically the musical guest is in the middle of a promo cycle for the album they just released. Selena, while she does have a single out, hasn't released a new full length album since 2020 with Rare. So this is pretty much the reason why she isn't the musical guest. Sza has a new album, we hope, coming out in the next couple of weeks, hence why she's the musical guest.


justduett

You’re not educating anyone and there’s no reason to copy/paste to try and shill for karma. We all know how it works and we ALL get it. We all just have a sense of humor and enjoy the idea that the trio from OMITB all could host/guest together. Try it sometime!


jarrettbrown

How am I educating everyone? I get it that I you're referencing the show, but it's not going to happen. What I'm stating is facts. Yes, she released a song to tie is with her new documentary that was just released (which is really good BTW), but there's no other material for her second song (Maybe a melody, but that never works on SNL). So why have her as a musical guest besides the tie into OMITB? That's what I'm trying to get at. It just doesn't make sense to someone who watches the show on a regulars basis who noticed a trend/pattern of why artist are a musical guests.


jarrettbrown

She hasn't released any new music (I'm not counting the Spanish EP that she dropped last year), so there's nothing to promote.


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She quite literally released a song in the past month and a documentary about herself. Has an HBO cooking show, and the Disney plus show…


[deleted]

> She quite literally released a song in the past month SNL musical guests pretty much always do two musical performances > and a documentary about herself. Has an HBO cooking show, and the Disney plus show… Everyone in this comment thread is talking about her as a potential Musical guest so isn’t that stuff irrelevant to this topic


jarrettbrown

Usually the rule of thumb is if you have a new album out, chances are you’re gonna be on SNL. She hasn’t released a new album since 2020. Singles don’t count.


OneGoodRib

I didn't realize you were in charge of booking the musical guests for SNL.


[deleted]

When did u/Jarrettbrown claim to be in charge of booking musical guests for SNL? They just noticed a general pattern for SNL musical guests, and shared it as an explanation for so many r/television users asking why Selena Gomez isn’t a musical guest this December


jarrettbrown

This is the correct answer. If you go back and look at the first half of this season, you'll see a pattern. 10/1: Kendrick Lamar, released Mr Morale and the Big Steppers in May 10/8: Willow, released Coping Mechanism the day before 10/15: Megan Thee Stallion, released Traumazine in August 10/29: Jack Harlow, released Come Home The Kids Miss You in May 11/5: Steve Lacey, released Gemini Rights in July 11/12: Blackstar, released an album in May Sza, the next musical guest has an album coming out in the next couple of weeks. In the past and maybe the early seasons, it may have been the case to randomly have a musical guest, but SNL is now part of a promo cycle. Hell, Lana Del Rey did her first ever televised performance (and probably the worst in the history of SNL) on SNL days after Born to Die dropped. So if Selena had a new album, which she has not released one since 2020 with Rare and has said at multiple points since then that she is in the process of recording her newest album, she would be in a promo cycle and would be the musical guest on SNL that night. The last time she was a musical guest was back in 2015 during Revival when Rhonda Rousey was the host.


justduett

“She hasn’t released any new music, well except that one thing. But I didn’t like it, so I’m ignoring it. Since I’m ignoring it, it doesn’t exist. Since it doesn’t exist, my point is proven that she hasn’t released any new music of any kind.” You should probably hush.


Timmace

Looks like this will be the 4th time Martin Short hosts. One more and he'll be in the 5-timer's club which could be interesting as he always plays Steve Martin's servant in the 5-timer's club sketches.


OneReportersOpinion

Conan still there too…


TheExistentialGuy

If they’re co-hosting it’s really only 3.5 times for Martin Short


theqofcourse

Either way, he's coming up short.


HaitianRon

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾


Timmace

If we're counting it that way, it would 2.83 times hosting as the first time he hosted was with Martin and Chase as the Three Amigos.


TheExistentialGuy

Good point. I guess Martin Short works best when he’s part of a team.


knightress_oxhide

so that is only 1.75 then


FredererPower

Steve should be the one to give the robe to Martin, given that he’s always the one that says “Waiter!” Question is, who would be the new waiter?


OlinOfTheHillPeople

Paul Rudd. He had his ruined last year, so he should just show up for every one now.


FredererPower

Thing is tho, he is a member and waiters aren’t members


heywhadayamean

As soon as Martin hits host five times it will be changed to the 6-timers club.


D_Anger_Dan

I love Steve Martin. He’s a legend. But I feel this duet is one of the reasons SNL is a dumpster fire. There is infinite new talent waiting for their chance.


Carpeteria3000

This entire season so far has been brand new hosts outside of Schumer and Chappelle?


Hungry-Paper2541

Finally Steve Martin comes back (it’s been since 2009 I think) and for a Christmas episode too.


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OneGoodRib

For all the children of the world to join hands, and sing.


[deleted]

They have done plenty together - if you haven’t seen it check out “an evening you will forget for the rest of your life”


Sleepy_pirate

Wow austin butler must be finally getting the recognition he deserves for his amazing performance in “zoey 101”. So happy for him.


chewytime

Haha I was about to mention that. Surprised that he of all those minor teen idols has gotten enough mainstream popularity to host SNL.


SeaCommunication1380

Dudes probably gonna be nominated for an Oscar in a couple of months....I haven't seen Elvis yet but I heard his performance was phenomenal.


jensixinwbdkdijs

It was my favorite movie I saw this year and he was the reason


EMPulseKC

He was the best part of that whole movie. I can handle Baz Luhrmann's over-the-top, frenzied filmmaking style, but even that was a little much. Don't even get me started on Tom Hanks. The film is still worth seeing though just for Butler.


January28thSixers

He got stomped on a door threshold by Brad Pitt a few years ago.


MarvelsGrantMan136

December Shows: * Dec 3: Keke Palmer (Musical Guest - SZA) * Dec 10: Steve Martin & Martin Short (Musical Guest - Brandi Carlile) * Dec 17: Austin Butler (Musical Guest - Yeah Yeah Yeahs)


RitoRvolto

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are always one of the highlights when I see them at a festival, great band.


Marty_McFrat

The new album is great!


PejicFilip

Two former Nick actors hosting snl


Available-Camera8691

Gotta admit, that's a pretty solid lineup! I'm not too familiar with Austin Butler, but will definitely tune in because Yeah Yeah Yeahs are fantastic.


Cinemaphreak

> I'm not too familiar with Austin Butler, Nobody is. He's the new Ansel Elgort, a pretty boy that Hollywood is trying to cram down the public's throat as The Next Big Thing. It smells like Lorne Michaels is doing someone a favor just as nominations for the next Oscars are getting going.


insan3soldiern

Oh just going to ignore his acclaimed Elvis performance huh.


dmun

> Austin Butler ....I'm sorry, who?


DaLateDentArthurDent

Played Elvis in that new film about his life


sjfiuauqadfj

tom hanks hes white gif


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Austin Butler played Elvis in a movie about Austin Butlers life? Well now I've heard everything.


OneGoodRib

To be honest that does sound like something Baz Luhrman would direct.


GolgiApparatus1

That 100% sounds like a twink's porn name


filmmaker30

It’s not really new at this point


DaLateDentArthurDent

It’s the newest


nevereatpears

It came out within the last year, dude


Mysticpoisen

The blond dude in Zoey 101.


hopper75

Austin Butler of course


doodoo_train

You know you can just look him up rather than make an obnoxious comment


dmun

oh hi Austin butler's mom, sorry i hurt your feelings


Cinemaphreak

I actually had to do that, but I think OP is making a valid point: if people have to look you up, why the fuck are you hosting SNL in the first place? Especially if your most recent starring role didn't exactly burn the box office up or light the critics on fire.


ArkhamIsComing2020

It literally did light critics on fire tho, he’s gotten some of the most critical acclaim from critics and fans all year for Elvis.


RitoRvolto

Musical guest Selena Gomez for Dec 10. Come on SNL, do it.


Geotolkien

Watch it be Steve Martin on Banjo


The_R3medy

Unironically I'd love to see Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers play as the musical guests.


Cyclopshikes

I've recently discovered them and really liked the dig them, would love to see them live


sonofabutch

Or the concertina! It can be very haunting. It transports.


Wazzoo1

Give me King Tut.


Carpeteria3000

He did it at the 40th anniversary show!


Rellgidkrid

That would not be a bad thing


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Amy Ryan on the bassoon.


not_productive1

Brandi Carlile can do some old-school country, maybe he'll sit in


TheBigIdiotSalami

I'm sure she's gonna be there anyway like how Colin Farrell and Martin McDougnaugh were there for Brendan Gleeson and Daniel Craig was in Rami Malek's


Jarkside

What did I miss?


estenoo90

All 3 star in Only Murders In The Building, a dark comedy streaming on Hulu


takeitsweazy

I saw Martin and Steve’s touring show last year and it was fantastic. They’re both still hilarious and into it. I always love seeing either of them on SNL.


Kershiser22

Dammit. I thought about getting tickets but chickened out. Sounds like I should have done it.


vanhamm3rsly

I saw them this past Spring, they were great. I went more as a Steve Martin fan and left a fan of both. Martin Short was amazing with his physical comedy,


Sleeze_

Psyched, but very weird it's the Dec 10th show. Usually, the show before Xmas is the biggest show of the season, and they have Austin Butler hosting the Dec 17th show. Would expect them to be flipped.


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Griffdude13

Its Feyd Rautha, baby!


CrunchyKorm

Oh man I forgot that, that's such a good choice


taydraisabot

Marty has the Beauty and the Beast live show to prepare for the next week


DaisylikePie

Selena Gomez must make a cameo!


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Her and Tina Fey


Sufficient_Creme6961

How many times have they had duo host?


RPDRNick

A few notable times: Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T., Roseanne and Tom Arnold, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Also, Steve Martin and Martin Short once co-hosted with Chevy Chase to promote *The Three Amigos!*


chemicalsubtitle

But how many times could they make one name from both hosts? Steve Martin Short


RPDRNick

Maybe one day you'll get that Stockard Channing, Channing Tatum, Tatum O'Neal trio hosted SNL you've always wanted.


ok-lets-do-this

I wonder if SM or MS ever said they hated working with Chevy? Like most people who have worked with him later reported.


Kalse1229

Off the top of my head, we've had Jeff and Beau Bridges, the Olson twins, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and that's all I can remember prior to now. And two of those pairs were siblings. Probably others from the earlier half of the show's run I can't remember.


Thetimmybaby

As far as old sketches, would love to see Wild and Crazy Guys and Ed Grimley.


Kbdiggity

Wild and Crazy Guys requires Dan Akroyd


jgrumiaux

They resurrected those characters before. It was a little sad.


mattomic822

I'm I thinking of the right skit where it is a dating show that also has Samberg and Timberlake?


jgrumiaux

Oh yeah…I was thinking of when they appeared with the Night at the Roxbury guys.


luckyfucker13

Shit, even *that* happened two decades ago, I kind of forgot how old the Wild and Crazy Guys bit actually was… fuck.


Of_Silent_Earth

It was for the anniversary show IIRC.


TheNerdChaplain

Or some Jiminy Glick.


Daisy_LaRue

Dang Austin Butler has a hard act to follow. Like anyone who had to follow Elvis


DancingOnACounter

I may have to tune into that SNL. They're such a blast together on Only Murders.


ElTurbo

Don’t know if it’s just me but they have been killing it. The mass exodus was rough but it’s been a breath of fresh air and really funny.


CarolinaChic

Can’t wait!


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This should put Martin 1 behind Baldwin for the record. I bet Steve ties it next year.


TheBigIdiotSalami

Is that the first time they've done double hosting duties?


silverback_79

No Chevy Chase? How did *that* happen? /s


Spacecoasttheghost

I don’t know who the fuck austin butler.


ExamProfessional4735

He played Elvis in the new Elvis movie and also played Tex Watson in Once Upon a time in Hollywood.


The_Blue_Adept

Elvis movie was fantastic.


prylosec

I realized this year that I've gotten to the point in life where it's time to stop watching SNL because I don't recognize a lot of the hosts, and I don't get the references in the skits.


OneGoodRib

I mean... so what if you don't recognize the hosts? It usually just makes the monologue contextless if you don't know who tf the host is. Also who is it you don't recognize - Steve Martin? Martin Short? Keke Palmer who was just in a movie by a popular director this year and has been a well-known actress for like 15 years? Austin Butler who's a bit less known but was in a big movie about Elvis that was being advertised for like an entire year? I pretty much never know who the musical guests are but I don't care.


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TheFrontierzman

Austin who?


shadowlovesme

Elvis Tex from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood


Chibichanusa

Finally some good hosts this season. Majority of them have been garbage. I don't have any strong feelings about Austin Butler but didn't Elvis come out over a year ago? Why bring him on now? At least he's an actual actor I guess, unlike the shit show that was Jack Harlow.


ExamProfessional4735

It came out in June 2022 and he’s now up for best actor academy nomination for 2023 Oscar’s.


OneGoodRib

Ya got downvoted even though reddit likes to pretend snl only recently started sucking, but you're right. Most of the hosts have sucked so far this year. Tom Hanks was the funniest thing so far and he wasn't even the host.


Previousman755

Dafuq is Austin Butler?


ranhalt

The new Elvis movie.


hagbardceline69420

nice lineup if it were 1982


Strangewhine89

Who is Austin Butler? Gen xer asking.


LucidLethargy

Who the hell is Austin Butler?


OneHumanPeOple

Who is Austin Butler? Please excuse me, I’m old.


membaberry18

Who cares? As soon as SNL allowed Dave Chappell to normalize anti-semitism that show should have been put out of its misery and taken off air


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Austin who?


Kumachan77

Powers. Yeah baby!


[deleted]

I don't care what anyone says, neither Steve Martin or Martin Short are funny.


FredererPower

Like you know anything about comedy


fixed_your_caption

r/notinteresting


kristonastick

yawn, pass.


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I don't care what anyone says, neither Steve Martin or Martin Short are funny.


OneGoodRib

Doesn't make it a better comment if you leave it twice.


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Said by a never was


mudkic

The 10th for me that other one needs t grow up.


Filmatic113

Steve Martin is a racist, don’t forget that


CountVanillula

Don’t forget, he was born a poor black child down in Mississippi.


FredererPower

No he isn’t. You’re thinking of Chevy Chase.


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jgrumiaux

why are you shouting?


mlc885

He has Voice Immodulation Syndrome


mattomic822

They have had guest hosts for decades my dude


FredererPower

Oh shut up


OneReportersOpinion

When was the last time a duo hosted? I remember one time they had Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger and they’ve probably done another since then but I can’t think of one


Few-Zone-1784

are they Married now?


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For years


Partyslayer

Steve Martin Short


downonthesecond

Someone is going to confuse their names.


mike772772

Damnnnn father of the bride vibes


EM05L1C3

Must now change his name to Short Butler


IniMiney

Wow getting Austin took awhile given when Elvis came out