SNL adds Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie for Season 52! Get premiere dates, host announcements, and full cast updates inside.
NBC's iconic sketch comedy institution Saturday Night Live has officially completed its ensemble for Season 52, adding rising comedic talents Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie as featured players. Executive producer Lorne Michaels' long-running late-night staple returns live on NBC and streaming on Peacock on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The high-profile season premiere will be hosted by New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson alongside global pop group Katseye as musical guest.
Who Are New SNL Featured Players Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie?
Selected after intense summer showcases and screen tests in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, both performers bring distinct digital comedy, character work, and indie screenwriting backgrounds to Studio 8H.
- Grace Reiter: A Wisconsin-born comedian who initially built a massive following on TikTok and YouTube before joining American High's popular digital sketch ensemble. On screen, she recently featured in Tim Robinson's HBO comedy series The Chair Company and wrote, directed, and starred in the series Minimum Wage.
- Saidah Belo-Osagie: A Nigerian-American filmmaker, writer, and comedian from Queens, New York. She is best known for creating the event series Afrobeats Futura, hosting the Brooklyn variety show UNSCRIPTED, and writing and directing the 2020 short film Tinge.
What Is the Full Cast Lineup for Saturday Night Live Season 52?
The Season 52 announcement finalized a shifting roster, following the departures of long-time cast members Chloe Fineman and Bowen Yang, as well as Please Don't Destroy writer Martin Herlihy.
- Promotions to Repertory Status: Second-year players Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline have both been promoted to the main cast.
- Returning Veterans: Anchor roster veterans include Kenan Thompson, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, and Sarah Sherman.
- Returning Sophomore Players: Last season's additions—Ben Marshall, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska—all return as featured players for another year.
Stream new episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 52 live on Peacock every Saturday starting September 26.