John Mulaney Is Hosting ‘SNL’ Again And Everybody’s Excited

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Last April, former Saturday Night Live writer-turned-superstar comedian John Mulaney hosted one of the best episodes of the variety sketch show’s 43rd season. From the meme-ready “Diner Lobster” sketch to the stand-up comedy-esque opening monologue, Mulaney’s episode was truly one of 2018’s best nights of comedic television. Nearly a year later, the Kid Gorgeous at Radio City comic is coming back to host the 14th episode of SNL‘s 44th season, which airs March 2nd.

The show’s official Twitter account announced during last night’s Don Cheadle episode that Mulaney would be back as the guest host in two weeks. American country musician Thomas Rhett will be the musical guest.

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 17, 2019

Mulaney confirmed the news shortly after on his official social media pages with the simple declaration, “oh boy.”

— John Mulaney (@mulaney) February 17, 2019

Needless to say, people are pretty pumped about Mulaney’s return to Studio 8H.

— Brett S. Vergara (@BrettSVergara) February 17, 2019

Don’t mind me I just audibly screamed. https://t.co/ipPZtZ77As

— Amanda Golden (@amandawgolden) February 17, 2019

WHAT A BLESSING https://t.co/jvNPks9HR4

— Megan MacKay (@mmmegan) February 17, 2019

I take it all back, SNL is good now https://t.co/IK7bJ0UiTJ

— Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) February 17, 2019

who is waiting outside with me to go to this cause i will 100% be doing that. https://t.co/6N4VfNvHYV

— james mckenna (@chillhartman) February 17, 2019

Of course, it wouldn’t be an announcement about Mulaney returning to SNL without at least one mention of the “Diner Lobster” sketch.

— Devan Coggan (@devancoggan) February 17, 2019

There’s no way to tell if Mulaney and the writers will be revisiting the now-classic (and undeniably bonkers) bit. After all, as the comedian explained on Twitter soon after it aired, he and Colin Jost had written it way back in 2010. So the chances that an official “Diner Lobster” sequel already exists are pretty slim. Considering its popularity, however, don’t be too surprised if the SNL team finds a way to work in another Les Misérables parody involving marine life on March 2nd.