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"SNL" Announces First Host, Smaller Cast

Posted Sep 20th 2006 1:05PM by TMZ Staff

Dane Cook and Horatio Sanz NBC announced today that comedian Dane Cook will host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live," while Horatio Sanz, Chris Parnell and Finesse Mitchell won't be back this season.

The Killers, whose second album "Sam's Town" is in stores October 3, will be the musical guest.

The trimmed-down "SNL" cast will feature Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson and Kristen Wiig. Poehler will serve as the "Weekend Update" anchor with a new partner to be announced later.

Tina Fey, Poehler's former co-anchor, has gone to NBC's new sitcom "30 Rock" with another former "SNL" star, Rachel Dratch.

"Saturday Night Live" kicks of its 32nd season on September 30.

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1. I would gather that the only reason Keenan Thompson was kept on the show, was because he is still under a binding contract. Theres no reason to keep that kid on the show, he's done NOTHING to enhance it.

Posted at 3:10PM on Sep 20th 2006 by dave