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Will Ferrell to host 'SNL' on Jan. 27

Will Ferrell is returning to his old "SNL" stomping grounds on Jan. 27. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Saturday Night Live alum Will Ferrell is set to guest host the sketch-comedy show on Jan. 27.

Chris Stapleton will provide the musical entertainment for the episode, NBC announced Thursday.

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Ferrell was a regular cast member on the show from 1995 to 2002. He has previously guest hosted it three times.

Sam Rockwell is to make his SNL hosting debut this weekend. He this week earned Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Awards for his performance in the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Halsey is slated as the musical guest for Rockwell's episode.

Molly's Game star Jessica Chastain has been booked for the Jan. 20 edition of SNL when Troye Sivan will be the musical guest.

Kicking off 2018 with three straight shows, starting this weekend with Sam Rockwell and @halsey! #SNL pic.twitter.com/13qw1sHT5T
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) January 12, 2018

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