All 34 musicians who have pulled double duty as host and musical guest on 'SNL'

Gabbi ShawFeb 27, 2021, 01:09 IST

Nick Jonas performs on "SNL" in 2016.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Nick Jonas will be pulling double duty at "Saturday Night Live" this weekend.
"Pulling double duty" means being both the musical performer and the host — a big responsibility.
In 46 seasons, 34 musicians have both hosted and performed, and some have done it more than once.

"Saturday Night Live" is in the midst of its 46th season and this weekend's host, Nick Jonas, will host and perform as the episode's musical guest. But he's not alone - many musicians have pulled double duty on the landmark sketch show.

From Paul Simon to Dolly Parton to MC Hammer, here are all 34 musicians who've taken a crack at comedy in Studio 8H.

Paul Simon has been both host and musical guest four times over the years.

Paul Simon performs on November 20, 1976. NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Desi Arnaz was 58 years old when he hosted and performed on the episode that aired February 21, 1976.

Desi Arnaz during his monologue on February 21, 1976. NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Ray Charles was both host and musical guest during the season three episode that aired on November 12, 1977.

Ray Charles performs on November 12, 1977. NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

According to "SNL" lore, Frank Zappa's hosting performance on October 21, 1978, led to him getting banned from Studio 8H forever.

Frank Zappa during the musical performance of "Dancin' Fool" on October 21, 1978. Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry appeared as a solo act on February 14, 1981, while also hosting.

Debbie Harry during the opening monologue on February 14, 1981. Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Olivia Newton-John did double duty on May 22, 1982, successfully reprising her character from "Grease" and singing her hit song, "Physical."

Olivia Newton-John during the afterparty honoring "Saturday Night Live" on May 22, 1982. Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Lily Tomlin hosted as herself, while her male alter-ego Pervis Hawkins was the musical guest on January 22, 1983, during season eight.

Lily Tomlin during the monologue on January 22, 1983. Fred Hermansky/NBC/Getty Images

A few months later, on May 7, 1983, Stevie Wonder would also take over the hosting and performing gig.

Stevie Wonder performs on an episode of "Saturday Night Live" in 1983. Anthony Barboza/Getty Images

Willie Nelson joined the double-duty club on February 21, 1987, during season 12.

Willie Nelson during the monologue on February 21, 1987. .M. Lewis Jr./NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

During season 14, Dolly Parton hosted and performed on April 15, 1989.

Dolly Parton during the monologue on April 15, 1989. NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

In season 16, Sting hosted the January 19, 1991, episode without the rest of his Police band members

Sting performs on January 19, 1991. Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

MC Hammer became the first rapper to host and perform on December 7, 1991, during season 17.

MC Hammer during the monologue on December 7, 1991. Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Garth Brooks has pulled double duty twice, though during his second episode, he performed as rock alter ego Chris Gaines.

Garth Brooks performs on March 14, 1992. Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Britney Spears has also taken on this responsibility twice: once in season 25 and once in season 27.

Chris Kattan and Britney Spears during the monologue on February 2, 2002. Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

And that's not at all - Jennifer Lopez became the first Hispanic person to pull double duty in 2001. She returned nine years later.

Jennifer Lopez onstage during the monologue on February 10, 2001. Norman Ng/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Not to be outdone, Justin Timberlake has pulled this feat off three times - he's essentially a cast member at this point.

Justin Timberlake as Robin Gibb and Jimmy Fallon as Barry Gibb during "The Barry Gibb Talk Show" skit on October 11, 2003. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Janet Jackson made her hosting debut on April 10, 2004, in season 29.

Host Janet Jackson during the monologue on April 10, 2004. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Queen Latifah added her name to the list on October 9, 2004, during the show's 30th season.

Queen Latifah, with Horatio Sanz, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, and Will Forte, during the monologue on October 9, 2004. Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Just a few years after Ludacris proved he could act in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, he stopped by "SNL" on November 18, 2006, during season 32.

Ludacris as Anthony Brooks during "The O'Reilly Factor" skit on November 18, 2006. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Taylor Swift brought music into her monologue with "The Monologue Song" on November 7, 2009, in season 35.

Taylor Swift during her musical monologue on November 7, 2009. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Perhaps surprisingly, Elton John's turn at double duty on April 2, 2011, during season 36, was just his second time ever on the show in an official capacity. The first time was during a 1982 episode as a musical guest.

Elton John during his monologue on April 2, 2011. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Perhaps surprisingly, Elton John's turn at double duty on April 2, 2011, during season 36, was just his second time ever on the show in an official capacity. The first time was during a 1982 episode as a musical guest.

Fellow iconic musician Mick Jagger tried his hand at hosting for the season 37 finale on May 19, 2012.

Mick Jagger during his monologue on May 19, 2012. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Bruno Mars asked if he "could be like Timberlake" on October 20, 2012, during season 38.

Bruno Mars during his monologue on October 20, 2012. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

That same season, Justin Bieber also pulled double duty on February 9, 2013.

Justin Bieber during his monologue on February 9, 2013. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus hosted during two distinct eras of her career. Once during "Bangerz," when she was rocking space buns and twerking all the time, and once during the "Dead Petz" era when she was only wearing plastic jewelry and neon colors.

Miley Cyrus during her monologue on October 5, 2013. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus hosted during two distinct eras of her career. Once during "Bangerz," when she was rocking space buns and twerking all the time, and once during the "Dead Petz" era when she was only wearing plastic jewelry and neon colors.

Lady Gaga took on both roles during the November 16, 2013, episode of season 39.

Lady Gaga during her monologue on November 16, 2013. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Drake is yet another rapper who has performed both duties at "SNL."

Drake during the monologue on May 14, 2016. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Blake Shelton called himself the "Justin Bieber of country music" when he hosted on January 24, 2015, during season 40.

Blake Shelton during the monologue on January 24, 2015. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Ariana Grande went back to her theater kid roots during her March 12, 2016, episode.

Ariana Grande during the monologue on March 12, 2016. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Donald Glover hosted and performed as Childish Gambino on May 5, 2018.

Donald Glover during the opening monologue in Studio 8H on May 5, 2018. Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

After performing the year prior, Halsey took on hosting duties as well on February 9, 2019, in season 44.

Halsey during the monologue on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Chance the Rapper hosted and performed on the October 26, 2019, episode of season 45.

Chance The Rapper during the monologue on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Harry Styles also pulled double duty during season 45, on the November 16, 2019 episode.

Harry Styles during the monologue on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

On February 27, Nick Jonas will become the latest musician to host and perform.

Musical guest Nick Jonas performs on April 16, 2016. Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

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All 34 musicians who have pulled double duty as host and musical guest on 'SNL'

Paul Simon has been both host and musical guest four times over the years.

Desi Arnaz was 58 years old when he hosted and performed on the episode that aired February 21, 1976.

Ray Charles was both host and musical guest during the season three episode that aired on November 12, 1977.

According to "SNL" lore, Frank Zappa's hosting performance on October 21, 1978, led to him getting banned from Studio 8H forever.

Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry appeared as a solo act on February 14, 1981, while also hosting.

Olivia Newton-John did double duty on May 22, 1982, successfully reprising her character from "Grease" and singing her hit song, "Physical."

Lily Tomlin hosted as herself, while her male alter-ego Pervis Hawkins was the musical guest on January 22, 1983, during season eight.

A few months later, on May 7, 1983, Stevie Wonder would also take over the hosting and performing gig.

Willie Nelson joined the double-duty club on February 21, 1987, during season 12.

During season 14, Dolly Parton hosted and performed on April 15, 1989.

In season 16, Sting hosted the January 19, 1991, episode without the rest of his Police band members

MC Hammer became the first rapper to host and perform on December 7, 1991, during season 17.

Garth Brooks has pulled double duty twice, though during his second episode, he performed as rock alter ego Chris Gaines.

Britney Spears has also taken on this responsibility twice: once in season 25 and once in season 27.

And that's not at all - Jennifer Lopez became the first Hispanic person to pull double duty in 2001. She returned nine years later.

Not to be outdone, Justin Timberlake has pulled this feat off three times - he's essentially a cast member at this point.

Janet Jackson made her hosting debut on April 10, 2004, in season 29.

Queen Latifah added her name to the list on October 9, 2004, during the show's 30th season.

Just a few years after Ludacris proved he could act in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, he stopped by "SNL" on November 18, 2006, during season 32.

Taylor Swift brought music into her monologue with "The Monologue Song" on November 7, 2009, in season 35.

Perhaps surprisingly, Elton John's turn at double duty on April 2, 2011, during season 36, was just his second time ever on the show in an official capacity. The first time was during a 1982 episode as a musical guest.

Fellow iconic musician Mick Jagger tried his hand at hosting for the season 37 finale on May 19, 2012.

Bruno Mars asked if he "could be like Timberlake" on October 20, 2012, during season 38.

That same season, Justin Bieber also pulled double duty on February 9, 2013.

Miley Cyrus hosted during two distinct eras of her career. Once during "Bangerz," when she was rocking space buns and twerking all the time, and once during the "Dead Petz" era when she was only wearing plastic jewelry and neon colors.

Lady Gaga took on both roles during the November 16, 2013, episode of season 39.

Drake is yet another rapper who has performed both duties at "SNL."

Blake Shelton called himself the "Justin Bieber of country music" when he hosted on January 24, 2015, during season 40.

Ariana Grande went back to her theater kid roots during her March 12, 2016, episode.

Donald Glover hosted and performed as Childish Gambino on May 5, 2018.

After performing the year prior, Halsey took on hosting duties as well on February 9, 2019, in season 44.

Chance the Rapper hosted and performed on the October 26, 2019, episode of season 45.

Harry Styles also pulled double duty during season 45, on the November 16, 2019 episode.

On February 27, Nick Jonas will become the latest musician to host and perform.