SNL ostensibly finalized its season 51 cast earlier this month, though Ego Nwodim announced her departure a few days later. Other departing cast members include Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow,

Carpenter will appear as both host and musical guest during Season 51, which premieres Oct. 4 with Bad Bunny and Doja Cat

SNL has a five-decades-long tradition of crafting Host lineups that welcome rising new talent alongside an ever-growing stable of returning stars. A prime example is comedian Nate Bargatze, who slam-dunked his Season 49 debut and got invited back for Season 50. With the premiere, Bad Bunny now officially joins that club.

“Saturday Night Live” Season 51 is going to have a star-studded start. The NBC series announced Thursday that Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter will host the first three episodes of the new season. Bad Bunny, 31, will emcee the Season 51 premiere on Oct. 4, while Doja Cat will be the musical guest.