Ronda Rousey and Adam Driver to Host 'SNL'

The UFC fighter and the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' star will make their 'SNL' debuts this month.

January 6, 2016

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Ronda Rousey and Adam Driver are coming to "Saturday Night Live". The "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" actor will host the show on January 16 with country singer Chris Stapleton set as the musical guest.

The UFC fighter, meanwhile, will host the show on January 23 with Selena Gomez as the performers. NBC announced the news on Tuesday, January 5, posting on Twitter, "Excited to kick off 2016 with Adam Driver, @ChrisStapleton, @RondaRousey and @selenagomez! #SNL."

Excited to kick off 2016 with Adam Driver, @ChrisStapleton, @RondaRousey and @selenagomez! #SNL pic.twitter.com/J346nqL81z
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) January 5, 2016

Editors' Pick

Adam's appearance on "SNL" comes on the heels of the blockbuster success of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Ronda has some acting experience under her belt thanks to appearances in "Furious 7", "Entourage" and "The Expendables 3". The UFC fighter was recently defeated by Holly Holm.

"Saturday Night Live" airs Saturdays at 11 P.M. ET/PT on NBC.

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