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Chris Rock is returning to Saturday Night Live.
The comedian and former SNL castmember will be back at Studio 8H to host the Nov. 1 episode, the show announced Tuesday. Rock was part of the main ensemble for three seasons, from 1990 to 1993.
Joining him as musical guest will be Prince, who released two albums, Plectrumelectrum and Art Official Age, earlier this month.
We’re so excited to welcome back @chrisrock and musical guest Prince (@3RDEYEGIRL) for our November 1 show! #SNL #SNL40
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) October 14, 2014
Rock marks the latest ex-SNL castmember to take hosting duties during the show’s 40th season. Sarah Silverman, who was a main player from 1993 to 1994, and Bill Hader, who left in 2013, have both led episodes. Rock next stars in Top Five, a Toronto title that hits theaters Dec. 5.
Jim Carrey, promoting Dumb and Dumber To, has been set as host for the Oct. 25 episode with musical guest Iggy Azalea.
SNL is produced in association with Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels is creator and executive producer.
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