Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Want 'SNL' Weekend Update Roles
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, who are friends and have a podcast together, want to be the next hosts of the 'Weekend Update' segment on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Yang jokingly proposed they replace the current hosts, Michael Che and Colin Jost.
Che and Jost have been the hosts since 2014.
'SNL' is preparing for its new season, which starts in October.
Yang is a current cast member, and Rogers and Yang host the 'Las Culturistas' podcast.
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers expressed interest in hosting 'Weekend Update'.
Yang and Rogers co-host the 'Las Culturistas' podcast.
They suggested replacing Michael Che and Colin Jost.
Che and Jost have hosted 'Weekend Update' since 2014.
'SNL' is set to return for Season 51 on October 4.
- Who
- Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.
- What
- Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers expressed interest in becoming 'Weekend Update' hosts.
- When
- The NBC sketch comedy show prepares to return for Season 51 on Oct. 4.
- Where
- Mentioned on the 'Hot Ones Versus' interview, and referenced on 'Saturday Night Live'.
- Why
- To bring a new perspective to the show.
Current Perspective
Proposed Change
Host Positions
Current Perspective
Weekend Update is currently hosted by Michael Che and Colin Jost
Proposed Change
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers desire to replace the current hosts.
- Show
- Saturday Night Live
- Segment
- Weekend Update
- Current Hosts
- Michael Che and Colin Jost
- Interested Parties
- Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers
- Podcast
- Las Culturistas
- SNL Season 51 Return
- October 4