SNL Season 52 Premiere Delayed by College Football Overrun
The Saturday Night Live Season 52 premiere was delayed up to 16 minutes in many areas after the Oregon-USC game ran long. Jalen Brunson hosted.
The Saturday Night Live Season 52 premiere was delayed in many areas on Saturday night after a college football game ran late. The Oregon-USC game finished just over 15 minutes past its scheduled time, pushing back the start of the NBC sketch show.
Many affiliates began the episode with a 16-minute delay. Stations in New York, Boston, Washington, DC and Miami aired the episode live, according to Deadline.
Jalen Brunson hosted the episode, which aired live on Peacock. In the cold open, Ramy Youssef reprised his role as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while James Austin Johnson appeared as President Donald Trump.
Brunson performed the monologue and was joined by teammates including Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart. New cast members Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter made their debut, and Katseye served as the musical guest.
Quick answers
Why was the SNL Season 52 premiere delayed?
The premiere was delayed in many areas because the Oregon-USC college football game ran just over 15 minutes late.
How long was the SNL premiere delayed?
Many affiliates started the episode with a 16-minute delay.
Who hosted the SNL Season 52 premiere?
Jalen Brunson hosted the episode, which aired live on Peacock.