Josh O'Connor hosted 'SNL,' but Ashley Padilla ran away with the ...
The sophomore star’s legend grows. It’s past time for Lorne Michaels to promote her from featured status.
www.theomnicosm.comJosh O’Connor hosted Saturday Night Live on December 13, 2025, with Lily Allen as musical guest, and NBC promoted the episode ahead of airtime.[2][3]
What’s new
The most concrete recent news is that he made his SNL hosting debut, appeared in promo spots, and discussed the gig on late-night TV before the show.[3][2] Coverage after the episode said the show leaned more on his charm than big sketch fireworks, with mixed-to-positive reactions depending on the outlet.[5][10]
Notable details
He also promoted his then-current film projects around the same time, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.[2] A recurring pre-show talking point was his nerves about hosting, which he addressed in an interview with Seth Meyers.[2]
If you mean broader buzz
The “latest news” around Josh O’Connor and SNL seems to be this hosting appearance rather than a long-running casting or return announcement.[3][5] There’s no indication in the results I found that he became a regular cast member or that SNL announced a follow-up appearance.[9][3]
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