Keegan-Michael Key serves as host for the first time during this episode of
SNL’s announcement that he would be making his hosting debut.
During his monologue, Key goes for broke by doing a musical number. He also fields a question from an audience member, who mixes him up with Jordan Peele.
Aside from cast member Kate McKinnon jokingly claiming that Key promised his episode would be “the best in 46 years,” his promos included a reference to his “old characters.” Key was a cast member for six seasons on one-time
SNL rival,
MadTV. He left in 2009 only to find himself working again in the field of sketch comedy on