Season 46 of Saturday Night Live is back with a bang! Ahead of its season premiere this weekend, the veteran sketch comedy series announced that Issa Rae is set to host later in the month.
Rae shared a photo of SNL’s signature post-it note announcement on Instagram on Friday (Oct. 2) with the caption, “Haven’t had Saturday Night plans in a minute.” The hosting gig marks another career milestone for the writer, producer and actress, as it will be her first time on the show.
The 35-year-old Los Angeles native joins a short list of Black women who have hosted SNL , which includes Tiffany Haddish, Maya Rudolph, Gabourey Sidibe, Cicely Tyson, Queen Latifah and Oprah Winfrey.
Rae will host SNL on Saturday, Oct. 17, with Justin Bieber as the musical guest.