‘SNL’ names head writer Colin Jost as new ‘Weekend Update’ cohost
Here’s your Weekday Update: “Saturday Night Live’ has named head writer Colin Jost as its new “Weekend Update†cohost.
Jost will join Cecily Strong as co-anchor of the coveted “SNL†post, replacing soon-to-be-departing Seth Meyers, who will take on hosting duties of “Late Night.â€
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Jost, a Harvard University alum, joined the “SNL†writing staff in 2005 and has been head writer at the late-night sketch show since 2012. His transition to the “Weekend Update†desk is reminiscent of Tina Fey and Meyers.
Jost will make his “Weekend Update†debut on March 1, allowing viewers a month to mourn the loss of Meyer’s droll presentation of the news. Meyers, who joined the desk in 2006, recently announced he will do his last “Weekend Update†on Feb. 1.
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