Jack Black and Jack White to Co-Host 'SNL'

The two Jacks will team up for the April 4 episode of Saturday Night Live.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:18pm

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Actors and musicians Jack Black and Jack White will come together next month as host and musical guest of Saturday Night Live. Black will be hosting the show for the fifth time, joining the Five Timers Club, while White is set to make his sixth appearance as a musical guest.

Why it matters

The pairing of Jack Black and Jack White, known as "Jack Gray" online, is a highly anticipated collaboration that fans have been waiting years for. Their joint appearance on SNL is sure to generate significant buzz and interest.

The details

SNL announced the guest lineup for the April 4 episode, with Black set to host and White as the musical guest. Black previously hosted the show in 2005 and returned last season in 2025. White has appeared as a musical guest five times, both as a solo artist and as part of the White Stripes. The two artists first connected in 2019 when Black's band Tenacious D recorded a song at White's Third Man Studios in Nashville.

  • Jack Black and Jack White will appear on the April 4, 2026 episode of Saturday Night Live.
  • Black last hosted SNL in 2025, while White last served as musical guest in 2023.

The players

Jack Black

An American actor, comedian, musician, and producer who will be hosting Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, joining the show's Five Timers Club.

Jack White

An American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer who will be the musical guest on the April 4 episode of Saturday Night Live, marking his sixth appearance on the show.

Saturday Night Live

A long-running American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show.

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What they’re saying

“This is a legendary collab. The D with Jack Black. Everyone's been waiting for it. Now it's here.”

— Jack Black (Social media)

What’s next

Fans will eagerly await the April 4 episode of Saturday Night Live to see the collaboration between Jack Black and Jack White unfold.

The takeaway

The pairing of two iconic entertainers with the same first name, Jack Black and Jack White, is a unique and highly anticipated event that showcases the creative potential when artists from different backgrounds come together.