Kim Kardashian Set to Host 'Saturday Night Live' for the First Time

Kim Kardashian had some hearty news for fans in her new media update as she revealed that she is set to host "Saturday Night Live." This is a milestone for her as it is the first time she will be hosting the show.

Kim Kardashian is set to appear as a host on "Saturday Night Live" come October. The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star shared the warm news with her fans on her Instagram story.

Kim's "SNL" gig marks the first time she would be appearing on the show as a host. The piece of information was first made public by NBC detailing other celebrities who would also host.

KIM WILL APPEAR ON SNL

The "KUWTK" star posted the SNL signature sticky note showing she would be hosting in a few weeks. The notice also included Halsey's name revealing she would be performing.

Kardashian's forthcoming debut was confirmed on NBC's official Instagram page, which listed her name and other guest hosts. The makeup mogul isn't the only celebrity who would be hosting SNL for the first time.

Other stars like Jason Sudeikis and Owen Wilson will also make their debuts. The quick list also included Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, Young Thug, and Rami Malek.

There was also drama within the week after talks of Kardashian's past explicit adult tape cropped up again.

UPDATES ON SNL

The 47th season of the show will commence on October 2 with Wilson and Musgraves. The show will include a live broadcast on NBC, while Peacock will Livestream the first four episodes.

Program creator Lorne Michaels gave a recent interview at the Emmys where he talked about what fans could expect. Although Michaels was pretty tight-lipped, he promised that no fan would be "heartbroken."

Michaels added that he felt fans would be excited about what they had in store. During the season 46 finale, there were speculations that stars like Cecily Strong, Kenan Thompson, and Pete Davidson would not be returning.

RECENT NEWS ON KIM'S SKIMS

Meanwhile, Kardashian's shapewear company, SKIMS, went viral after her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, and pal Megan Fox modeled her fashion pieces. The ladies went all out, channeling dreamy looks.

Both went topless in the racy photoshoot while they gave their best sultry poses. They also sported two-piece shape wears from the brand. In one other look, the stars set pulses racing when they bit into an apple.

There was also drama within the week after talks of Kardashian's past explicit adult tape cropped up again. In 2007, while she was in a relationship with R&B star Ray J, the pair made an adult film that went viral.

However, in subsequent times, the uproar was quelled. Now, Ray J's former manager, Wack 100, claimed in an interview that there is another unreleased version of the tape. Both Ray J and Kardashian's attorney Marty Singer clamped down on the news.