Druski Named First Online Creator to Host 'SNL'

· Entertainment · United States

Comedian and internet personality Druski, born Drew Desbordes, will host the Nov. 7 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' making him the first online creator to take on the hosting role in the show's history. The booking comes as SNL's current season has drawn criticism for a little-known cast, uneven sketches and an appearance by Shane Gillis. Commentators called the choice the show's most interesting move in years, framing it as a bet on digital-native talent to refresh a legacy broadcast franchise and reach younger audiences.

Why it matters：It marks a milestone in the merger of creator-economy talent with legacy broadcast television, signaling how traditional networks are rethinking who can draw a mass audience.

Key points

  • Druski, aka Drew Desbordes, hosts the Nov. 7 episode.
  • He is the first online creator to host in the show's history.
  • The move comes amid criticism of the current season's cast and sketches.

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