Who's hosting 'SNL' tonight? Cast, musical guest, where to watch May 11 episode

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Season 49 of "Saturday Night Live" continues on May 11 after Dua Lipa pulled double duty in last week's episode, serving as both the host and musical guest.

This week's episode sees "SNL" alum Maya Rudolph return to the show to host for the third time. Rudolph joined the show in 2001 and left in 2007, and continues to make periodic appearances on the show.

Dua Lipa hosted "SNL" for the first time during May 4's episode. It was her third time appearing on the show as a musical guest, according to Billboard. Her hosting role came on the heels of her releasing her third studio album, titled "Radical Optimism," last Friday.

Here's what to know about the May 11 episode of "SNL," including information about the cast and how to watch it.

Who is hosting 'SNL' on May 11?

Maya Rudolph is scheduled to host the episode. Rudolph was a cast member on the show from 2001 to 2007 and has made various appearances since leaving the show.

Who is the 'SNL' musical guest on May 11?

Vampire Weekend is scheduled to be the musical guest on the episode.

The band is currently on tour promoting their new album titled "Only God Was Above Us." The album, announced in February, is the follow-up to the band's 2019 album "Father of the Bride."

Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend performs at the Outdoor stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, on April 13, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776132289 ORIG FILE ID: 2147789267
Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend performs at the Outdoor stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, on April 13, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776132289 ORIG FILE ID: 2147789267

How to watch 'SNL' on May 11

The May 11 "SNL" episode will be available to watch live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can also stream it on Peacock.

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'SNL' Season 49 cast

Cast members for Season 49 of "Saturday Night Live" include:

  • Michael Che

  • Mikey Day

  • Andrew Dismukes

  • Chloe Fineman

  • Heidi Gardner

  • Marcello Hernández

  • Punkie Johnson

  • James Austin Johnson

  • Colin Jost

  • Molly Kearney

  • Michael Longfellow

  • Ego Nwodim

  • Sarah Sherman

  • Kenan Thompson

  • Chloe Troast

  • Devon Walker

  • Bowen Yang

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