Jack Black to Host 'SNL' with Jack White as Musical Guest

The April 4th episode will mark Black's fifth time hosting and White's sixth appearance as the musical guest.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:40pm

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NBC's long-running sketch show 'Saturday Night Live' announced that actor Jack Black will return to host the April 4th episode, with rock musician Jack White appearing as the musical guest. Black's hosting stint will put him in the show's prestigious 'five-timers club', while White is set to make his sixth appearance as the musical performer.

Why it matters

The pairing of Jack Black and Jack White is an exciting one for fans, as the two performers have collaborated in the past. Their appearance on the iconic sketch comedy show will likely generate significant buzz and interest among viewers.

The details

Black's last time hosting SNL was less than a year ago, on April 5, 2025, following a nearly two-decade gap between his third and fourth hosting appearances. White, the former frontman of The White Stripes, last performed on the show in 2023 and also appeared during SNL's 50th anniversary homecoming concert in 2025. In 2018, White worked with Black's band Tenacious D on the track 'Don't Blow It, Kage,' which was recorded at White's Nashville studio.

  • Jack Black will host the April 4, 2026 episode of 'Saturday Night Live'.
  • Jack White will appear as the musical guest on the April 4, 2026 episode of 'Saturday Night Live'.

The players

Jack Black

An American actor, comedian, musician, and producer who is set to host the April 4th episode of 'Saturday Night Live', marking his fifth time hosting the show.

Jack White

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

Tenacious D

A American comedy rock duo consisting of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, who have collaborated with Jack White in the past.

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What’s next

Fans will be eagerly awaiting the April 4th episode of 'Saturday Night Live' to see the dynamic duo of Jack Black and Jack White take the stage.

The takeaway

The upcoming 'SNL' episode featuring Jack Black and Jack White is a testament to the show's ability to bring together iconic entertainers and generate excitement among viewers, even after decades on the air.