Best moments from Ryan Gosling hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’

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“Project Hail Mary” star Ryan Gosling hosted the March 7 episode of “Saturday Night Live” with Gorillaz as the musical guest.

SNL Recap: Musical guest Gorillaz, host Ryan Gosling and cast member Ashley Padilla ahead of the March 7, 2026, episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Rosalind O’Connor/NBC

Written by Kevin Slane

March 8, 2026 | 12:05 pm

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“SNL” returns to the air for episode 14 of its 51st season on Saturday, March 7, with Ryan Gosling as host and Gorillaz as musical guest.

Gosling was hosting Saturday Night Live for the fourth time, not his fifth, as his promo earlier in the week had humorously suggested.

Despite not being part of the five-timing club yet, Gosling is a capable veteran host, responsible for beloved prequels like “papyrus“And vivid drawings full of brokenness like”Beavis and Butthead“and”Alien encounterWith Kate McKinnon.

It’s true that Gosling provided an excellent preview tape early in the episode (“Otezla“) and a sketch that was nearly derailed by cast member Ashley Padilla’s laughter (“Pass notes“).

Fans also got a sneak preview of next week’s “SNL” episode, which will feature pop star Harry Styles pulling double duty as host and musical guest. The former One Direction singer was in the audience for Gosling’s opening monologue, making the “Barbie” star feel a little proud.

One person is Stiles He didn’t do that Fellow British musician Damon Albarn, who brings his animated band Gorillaz to Studio 8H for the first time to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary and upcoming album. “SNL” musical acts often play their new music instead of classic tunes, so it was rare for Gorillaz (and Del the Funky Homo Sapien) to perform the band’s first single, “Clint Eastwood.”

Watch the videos below to see highlights from Ryan Gosling’s episode of “SNL,” including Gosling’s opening monologue, Gorillaz’s musical performances, and all the characters visiting the “Weekend Update” office.