As Jacob Elordi gears up to host "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 20, with Reneé Rapp as the musical guest, the excitement among millions of fans is palpable. Adding to the buzz, NBC is already offering merchandise inspired by the highly anticipated episode.
The highlight of the merchandise is a black t-shirt featuring a classic yellow taxi cab speeding through the New York City night, reminiscent of the iconic "Saturday Night Live" intro for the past two decades. Below this scene, "SNL Season 49" is written in red. On the back of the shirt, Elordi and Rapp's full names are boldly printed in capital letters, along with the date of their joint episode.
This marks Elordi's first performance on the legendary 30 Rock stage, a significant debut following a blockbuster year with lead roles in Sofia Coppola’s "Priscilla" and Emerald Fennell’s "Saltburn." In a recent teaser, Elordi is seen nervously descending the steps traditionally used by hosts before their opening monologue, remarking, "They all make it look so easy."
Rapp, currently starring as Regina George in the new musical adaptation of "Mean Girls," is also making her "SNL" debut this weekend. The Broadway singer released her debut studio album, "Snow Angel," last year.
The current season of "Saturday Night Live" has seen a star-studded lineup with hosts like Emma Stone, Jason Momoa, Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny, Nate Bargatze, and Timothee Chalamet, alongside musical guests including Ice Spice, the Foo Fighters, and Boygenius. Notably, Bad Bunny pulled double duty by hosting and performing. The season has also witnessed celebrity cameos, with "SNL" alumni Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph making appearances in Kate McKinnon’s monologue and later rejoining for an ABBA number.
As anticipation builds for Elordi and Rapp's episode, the exclusive merchandise adds an extra layer of excitement for fans eager to commemorate this special "SNL" moment.
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