Paul Rudd Is Set To Make His Five-Time Mark As 'SNL' Host

Hosting Saturday Night Live is an honor amongst celebrities in the entertainment industry.

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Paul Rudd is an actor, comedian, and recently named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive.

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The final SNL episode of the year is scheduled for December 18 and will be Rudd's fifth time as a host.

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He has appeared as a host on the show four times, in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2019.

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Every episode he has hosted was a hit and received lots of praise from audiences.

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The first SNL host was George Carlin and he, along with the fantastic cast, set up the show to become the iconic show it is today.

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The show's format hasn't changed; an entertainer host, a weekly news segment, and a famous music guest.

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Rudd will become a member of the Five-Timers Club and join the ranks of Steve Martin, Paul Simon, Elliot Gould.

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Other hosts of SNL who have appeared more than once include Chevy Chase, Candice Bergen, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson.

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