John Mulaney will host 'SNL' in April

The ex-writer's first time hosting.
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John Mulaney will host 'SNL' in April
SANTA MONICA, CA - MARCH 03: Co-host John Mulaney speaks onstage during the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 3, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) Credit: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

John Mulaney is making his triumphant return to Saturday Night Live, but this time he'll be hosting.

The comedian and former SNL writer announced on Twitter Thursday that he'll be hosting April 14's episode of Saturday Night Live along with musical guest Jack White.

Mulaney started on SNL as a writer in 2008 and has occasionally appeared on Weekend Update segments, most recently appearing earlier this month alongside Bill Hader, who was playing Stefon. The fan-favorite Stefon was created by Hader and Mulaney, and the duo's last appearance proved to be as hilarious as ever, with the two cracking each other up and breaking on camera.

Along with working on SNL, which earned Mulaney four Emmy nominations, Mulaney was one half of the two-man Broadway production Oh, Hello! and has three hour-long stand-up specials plus another on the way, which is likely the reason for his hosting role.

The new special, Kid Gorgeous, premieres on Netflix May 1.

The April 14 episode of SNL will mark Mulaney's first time hosting the show.

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