SNL Season 51 Finale Preview: Reflecting on Che and Jost's "Joke Swap" Tradition
By
Ray Flook
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Summary
As the SNL Season 51 finale approaches with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney, the article reflects on the tradition of "Weekend Update" anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost's "Joke Swaps" — where each writes intentionally offensive jokes for the other to read on air. The piece also touches on recurring end-of-season questions about cast changes, who will return for Season 52, and whether "Weekend Update" will get new anchors.
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As host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney get ready to help NBC's Saturday Night Live wrap up its 51st season, the questions that have haunted SNL since its opening season return.
Who's returning for Season 52? Who's leaving? Who will get bumped up to a full cast member? Will 'Weekend Update' get new anchors?
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