SNL Team finds collaboration with Colin Jost and Michael Che enjoyable, yet a writer reveals the most challenging aspect of working with them, eliciting laughter.
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is gearing up for its Season 51 premiere on October 4 at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC. This season promises to be exciting with a mix of fresh faces and familiar ones.
One of the new additions to the team is KC Shornima, a writer and stand-up comic who has screen-tested as a Weekend Update anchor alongside Michael Longfellow. Shornima has been contributing to the Weekend Update segment, submitting approximately 20 to 30 jokes per week.
Shornima finds writing for Weekend Update to be the best part of working on SNL. She collaborates with Colin Jost and Michael Che, the longest-tenured stars in their Weekend Update positions, to select the final dad jokes. The group meets on Saturdays to compile the jokes, and Shornima goes over the selections with Jost and Che on Fridays.
Jost and Che, who have been co-anchors since Season 40, have put their own flavour on Weekend Update. Their tenure has been marked by praise, with past cast members like Norm Macdonald, Tina Fey, and Seth Meyers earning acclaim for anchoring the segment.
Fans can stream Season 51 of SNL the day after its premiere with a Peacock subscription. The streaming service will make the season available for viewing, ensuring that viewers don't miss out on any of the comedy skits and Weekend Update segments.
With Shornima's addition to the team, SNL fans can expect a fresh perspective infused with laughter and wit in the upcoming season. The premiere of Season 51 will be part of the 2025 TV schedule, marking an exciting time for comedy enthusiasts.
