Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer and Tracy Morgan to host ‘SNL’ shows

Tracy Morgan’s journey to recovery will reach a major milestone on Oct. 17, when the comedian is scheduled to host “Saturday Night Live.�

Since he sustained critical injuries in a car crash that also claimed the life of friend and comedian Jimmy Mack, Morgan has not performed publicly. In an emotional appearance on the “Today� show in June, the former “30 Rock� star and “SNL� cast member vowed to return to comedy but said he was focusing on his health.

Morgan will host the third episode of the upcoming 41st season.

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He will follow Miley Cyrus, who will host the season premiere on Oct. 3. Cyrus has emceed twice before, and also made a prominent appearance in the show’s 40th anniversary special this year, covering Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.� The busy Cyrus is also hosting the VMAs on Aug. 30.

Cementing her status as comedy’s No. 1 “it� girl, Amy Schumer will make her “SNL� hosting debut Oct. 10. The star of “Trainwreck� and “Inside Amy Schumer� has a stand-up special, “Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo,� directed by Chris Rock and premiering Oct. 17 on HBO.

The lineup was announced via Twitter on Monday afternoon.

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