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 6:40pm

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NBC's long-running sketch show 'Saturday Night Live' has announced that actor Jack Black will return to host the April 4th episode, with rock musician Jack White set to appear as the musical guest. This will be Black's fifth time hosting the show, putting him in the 'five-timers club,' while White is making his sixth appearance as the musical performer.

Why it matters

The pairing of Black and White is notable, as the two performers have collaborated in the past, including on the 2018 track 'Don't Blow It, Kage.' Their joint appearance on 'SNL' is expected to generate significant interest and excitement among fans of both artists.

The details

Black's return to 'SNL' comes less than a year after his last hosting stint on April 5, 2025, following a nearly two-decade gap between his third and fourth hosting appearances. White, meanwhile, last performed on the show in 2023 and also appeared during the program's 50th anniversary homecoming concert in 2025.

  • Jack Black will host the April 4, 2026 episode of 'Saturday Night Live'.
  • Jack White will be the musical guest for 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 4, 2026 episode of 'Saturday Night Live' for the fifth time.

Jack White

An American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer who will serve as the musical guest for the April 4, 2026 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' his sixth appearance on the show.

Saturday Night Live

The long-running NBC sketch comedy television series that will feature Jack Black as host and Jack White as musical guest on the April 4, 2026 episode.

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What’s next

The April 4th episode of 'Saturday Night Live' featuring Jack Black as host and Jack White as musical guest will air live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

The upcoming 'SNL' episode featuring the pairing of veteran comedic actor Jack Black and acclaimed musician Jack White is sure to be a highly anticipated event, as the two artists have a history of successful collaboration and are both beloved figures in their respective fields.