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SNL Will Soon Have A New Face On Its Oldest Segment

Comedian Michael Che will be the new co-host of Saturday Night Lives "Weekend Update." He is seen here performing in a Comedy Central special. Screenshot from Comedy Central)
Comedian Michael Che will be the new co-host of Saturday Night Lives "Weekend Update." He is seen here performing in a Comedy Central special. Screenshot from Comedy Central)

Michael Che, known for his role as reporter on the Daily Show, will join Colin Jost as co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update,” replacing Cecily Strong, who will stay on as a cast member.

Eric Deggans, NPR’s TV critic, joins Here & Now’s Sacha Pfeiffer and Jeremy Hobson to discuss what the move will bring to the segment.

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