Ramy Youssef Will Host Saturday Night Live on March 30th
The show airs a week after Youssef’s new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: More Feelings" airs on HBO.
Egyptian-American comedian, actor, and writer Ramy Youssef will be appearing on "Saturday Night Live" on March 30th alongside musical guest Travis Scott. "Saturday Night Live" is a popular US variety show known for its live sketches and celebrity guests. Hosting the show is considered a great honor in the entertainment industry.
In addition to his upcoming appearance on "Saturday Night Live", Youssef is releasing a new comedy special called "Ramy Youssef: More Feelings" on March 23rd. The special covers various topics such as the 2024 US presidential election, the importance of prayer, and a book report he wrote as a child. The filming of this special followed a successful comedy tour, during which Youssef donated all proceeds from twelve shows to Gaza relief.
Youssef's previous comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: Feelings," debuted on HBO in 2020 and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Awards and a Writers Guild Award. Youssef won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series, Musical, or Comedy, and a Peabody Award for his portrayal of Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series "Ramy" (2019–2022).
Youssef is known for being a vocal supporter of Palestine and wore a ceasefire pin to the 2024 Oscars.
