Paul Mescal and Girlfriend Gracie Abrams Slated for Back-to-BackSNLDebuts as Final 2024 Shows Are Announced

Mar. 15, 2025

Paul Mescal (left), Gracie Abrams (middle), Chris Rock (right).Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Steven Ferdman/Getty

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The final shows of the year forSaturday Night Livehave been confirmed.

The late-night sketch comedy show will close out 2024 with three final shows, two of which will feature first-timers on the famed stage.

On Dec. 7,Paul Mescalwill host for the first time alongside musical guestShaboozey, which will also mark hisSNLdebut, as was previouslyannouncedon Nov. 16.

Chris Rockwill host the following week’s show on Dec. 14 — his fourth time as host — withGracie Abramsslated to make her debut as musical guest.

Shaboozey (left), Martin Short (middle), Hozier (left).Gotham/WireImage; Phillip Faraone/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Gotham/WireImage; Phillip Faraone/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty

They made things close to red carpet official last month at the L.A. premiere ofGladiator II, asthe Irish actor brought the 25-year-old singer as his date, which marked their first official public outing together.

“They’re at the top of their game,” the source said, sharing that they are planning a vacation together in the new year.

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source: people.com