Colin Jost Confirms Return to Saturday Night Live Season 51 Amid Cast Changes

Colin Jost will return to "Saturday Night Live" for its 51st season, ending months of speculation about his future on the show, according to his wife Scarlett Johansson. Jost, who has been with SNL since 2005 and co-anchors the "Weekend Update" segment with Michael Che, is now part of the longest-running duo in the segment's history. Johansson, who has hosted the show multiple times herself, hinted that she might also appear in a surprise "Weekend Update" joke swap, typically decided last minute. Season 51 will feature significant cast changes, with several members confirmed not to return, but Jost's position remains secure. Johansson shared these updates while promoting her directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she also expressed support for June Squibb potentially hosting SNL as the oldest host ever. The confirmation from Johansson provides reassurance to fans amidst ongoing cast shifts and rumors surrounding the show.