Saturday Night Live is back, and the energy around the new host picks could be one of the best for fans of the Skarsgård family on SNL. After a break, the show returns with Alexander Skarsgård and Teyana Taylor for their very first hosting runs. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOne of them brings screen presence and oddball comedy potential, while the other brings film buzz, music heat, and a stage full of confidence.Below mentioned are the dates for airing and the guests involved for the January episodes to be hosted by Alexander Skarsgård and Teyana Taylor.Teyana Taylor turns Studio 8H into her victory lap on Jan. 24 on Saturday Night LiveTeyana Taylor will be hosting Saturday Night Live on Jan. 24, 2026, which will also be her hosting debut, with the indie band Geese. Currently, Teyana is riding real heat. Her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another brought her significant recognition for her acting range, with awards chatter following the performance.31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals - Source: GettyOn the music end, her album Escape Room, released in 2025, earned a Grammy nomination, which keeps her name moving across both film and music circles.Taylor previously appeared on SNL in September 2018, joining Kanye West onstage for a guest performance.While the indie band Geese is new to Saturday Night Live, they already landed a sketch spotlight during Ariana Grande's holiday episode. Cast member James Austin Johnson did an impression of Cameron Winter in the "Random Duets Spectacular" sketch, and it instantly became a fan-favorite moment. The group is also stepping away from a world tour schedule to make an appearance on SNL.Alexander Skarsgård lands his first hosting gig on Saturday Night Live with Cardi B on Jan. 31Alexander Skarsgård gets his turn at Saturday Night Live on Jan. 31, paired with the iconic Cardi B.Cardi B last appeared as a musical guest in 2018, alongside Chadwick Boseman as the SNL host, and it was during her performance of "Be Careful" that she revealed a baby bump.31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals - Source: GettySkarsgård, on the other hand, walks in as a first-time SNL host right between the releases of The Moment on Jan. 30 and Pillion on Feb. 6. He also recently starred in Apple TV's Murderbot, which pulled new attention toward his work as an actor.With Saturday Night Live mixing fresh hosts with proven performers, this pairing closes out the month with a fun SNL episode.January's hosting choices show how Saturday Night Live keeps its lineup alive and fresh. Teyana Taylor with the indie band Geese and Alexander Skarsgård with the iconic Cardi B blend the worlds of acting and music credibility alike.While Alexander Skarsgård brings a sharp presence, Geese brings rising buzz, and Cardi B brings proven stage command, both nights feel stacked for completely different yet valid reasons. It is clear that both nights are equally buzzy with first-time hosts and standout musical guests.If the goal is to start the year with energy and variety, these two SNL episodes look ready to deliver.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more updates.