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Colin Jost might be stay from Washington, DC — not New York — on the ultimate Saturday night time of April.
The “Saturday Evening Reside” comic, featured within the “Weekend Replace” segments, was chosen by the White Home Correspondents’ Affiliation because the entertainer for the press group’s 2024 dinner, set to happen on April 27. The annual event is traditionally attended by the president and first lady, although President Donald Trump skipped the occasion throughout his time in workplace.
“Colin Jost is aware of the right way to make Saturday nights humorous, and I’m thrilled Colin might be stay from the nation’s capital because the headline entertainer for this yr’s White Home Correspondents’ Dinner,” mentioned Kelly O’Donnell, president of the White Home Correspondents’ Affiliation and NBC Information senior White Home correspondent.
Jost is a critically acclaimed comic. All through his profession he has nabbed 5 Writers Guild Awards and two Peabody Awards, along with 14 Emmy Awards nominations.
“His sharp insights completely meet this outstanding time of divided politics, and a presidential marketing campaign careening towards a rematch,” O’Donnell added. “His sensible model of comedy and eager commentary will flip up the warmth on the nationwide information media and throughout the political spectrum.”
The White Home Correspondents’ Affiliation hosts its annual dinner as a fundraiser for the group and to offer scholarships for college students excited about pursuing a profession in journalism.
Earlier entertainers have included Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Michelle Wolf, and others.
After Wolf ignited controversy for a joke she made about then-White Home press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White Home Correspondents’ Affiliation pivoted to a non-comedian headliner, inviting presidential biographer Ron Chernow to helm the dinner.
However lately the group has turned again to comedians, with Roy Wooden Jr. headlining final yr’s occasion.