SNL adds Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie for Season 52
The gist
SNL added Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie, completing its Season 52 cast.
The two newcomers are already drawing reviews as the show's next test.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026SNL adds new cast members Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie, completing the Season 52 cast; all Season 51 freshmen return.
- Sep 26, 2026Season 52 premieres with host Jalen Brunson, musical guest KATSEYE, and the two new cast members.
- Oct 31, 2026The Season 52 cast plays the Paw Patrol pups in a Law and Order: SVU parody sketch.
Key terms
- cold open
- A narrative technique that jumps directly into the story before the title sequence or opening credits.
- WME
- An American holding company for talent and media agencies representing artists in film, television, music, and other fields.
- SNL UK
- A British live sketch comedy variety show adapted from the American Saturday Night Live.
Source: Wikipedia