Jennifer Coolidge Was Due To Make Her ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Debut Before Writers Strike

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Jennifer Coolidge won’t be making her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this month, after all. Due to the Hollywood writers’ strike, Coolidge’s appearance on Global’s “SNL” — which was reportedly due to be the season 48 finale later this month — won’t be airing, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Coolidge was reportedly set to be joined by musical guests Foo Fighters. READ MORE: ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ To Continue Filming Season 2 Without Showrunners Amid Writers’ Strike EW added that “Succession” star Kieran Culkin was also booked to host the penultimate episode on May 13, alongside musical guest Labrinth.

While the Writers Guild of America are on strike, “SNL” won’t be airing, and it’s unlikely it’ll return by the end of the current season. READ MORE: Drew Barrymore Steps Down As Host Of The MTV Movie & TV Awards ‘In Solidarity With’ The Writers’ Strike, Accepts 2024 Hosting Gig  Pete Davidson was also set to make his big return to “SNL” on May 6, but that won’t be happening, either.

Numerous daytime and late-night shows — including Global’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” — have paused production amid the strike.