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The new season premiers on Oct. 4 and will feature Bad Bunny as host for the second time, accompanied by Doja Cat as the musical guest.

From details about the new cast to how to secure tickets to watch the show live, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming season of “SNL.”

After Lorne Michaels teased his plans to change the “Saturday Night Live” lineup for Season 51, it’s been confirmed that new comics are joining the show while several cast members, including Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner, will not be returning.

New episodes begin on October 4. No Host or Musical Guest has been announced yet, but the cast is beginning to take shape. Five new cast members will be joining the show this season including one very familiar redhead.