Gorillaz are the musical guests.

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Gorillaz are the musical guests.

By Andy Hoglund

Andy Hoglund

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March 7, 2026 11:55 p.m. ET

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Welcome Coneheads to the latest SNL in Review. Please take a seat. *Saturday Night Live*’s Connor Storrie episode last week was well-received by most of you, almost 80 percent. Still, there was some controversy around the show — well, at least regarding one of the cut sketches they posted online.

Tonight’s host is Ryan Gosling. It’s his fourth time hosting and he’s quietly amassed a strong track record as host over the past dozen or so years. Beavis + Butthead went viral, a gigglefest. "Papyrus" is classic.

Former *SNL* cast member John Milhiser says Gosling "can do it all. He's funny, grounded and charming. We all love Ryan Gosling. He's a national treasure."

I am excited for tonight’s musical guest. Gorillaz is a (now iconic) virtual band brought to life through four animated personas: 2‑D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs. On Letterman back in 2010, the group translated their virtual concept into late night by putting Damon Albarn and a full live band onstage with animated visuals, plus stylized staging representing the band’s fictional identity.

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Tonight’s appearance marks a milestone moment, timed to their’ 25th anniversary and a new album cycle, bringing the animated band to Studio 8H for the first time. So my understanding is their live shows combine real musicians performing live (partially hidden) with animated visuals of the characters, using screens and projections. Should be fun!

Next up on C-SPAN, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (Colin Jost) is doing a keg stand. Relax, it’s Sprite. Woof, this again. References to Papa Roach, *Family Guy*, and ”Under the Sea”. He takes questions from members of the media. Will there be boots on the ground in Iran? Watch and find out!

Kristi Noem has been “reassigned under the bus.” She (Ashley Padilla) comes out to note she wasn’t fired, she self-deported.

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