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Nate Bargatze to Host October 28 Episode of SNL, Foo Fighters to Perform

It's the Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian's first time hosting Saturday Night Live, and the Foo Fighters' ninth time as musical guest. 

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Season 49 of Saturday Night Live kicked off on October 14, 2023, and it's already shaping up to be an incredible season. Here's who's hosting SNL next, following Bad Bunny's double duty as Host and musical guest on October 21.

Who is hosting Saturday Night Live on October 28, 2023? 

How to Watch

Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and Peacock, streaming next day on Peacock.

Nate Bargatze!

The Grammy Award-nominated comedian is currently performing across the country on his Be Funny tour.

RELATED: Watch Nate Bargatze's SNL Monologue and Sketches from October 28

You might've seen Bargatze on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonwhere he's appeared 13 times—most recently on the October 9, 2023 episode. Bargatze has two Netflix comedy specials, The Greatest Average American and The Tennessee Kid. 

In January 2023, Bargatze released the standup special Hello World on Amazon Prime; in April, it became the streamer's most-streamed comedy special ever. The comic has also previously toured with SNL alum Chris Rock.

Nate Bargatze on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

RELATED: Every SNL Host for 2023-2024

Who is the musical guest for Saturday Night Live on October 28, 2023? 

Foo Fighters!

Foo Fighters will appear as musical guest on SNL for the ninth time. The Dave Grohl-fronted band is currently touring in support of the their 11th album, But Here We Are

First formed in Seattle in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer Grohl, the Foo Fighters have earned 15 Grammy Awards and 31 nominations. 

Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock.

RELATED: Meet the Full Cast of SNL Season 49

Watch Nate Bargatze's stand-up

Nate Bargatze Stand-Up

Not yet among the millions of Americans who already love Bargatze's work? Check out his comedy ahead of his October 28 SNL episode.

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