Aziz Ansari will make his debut hosting “Saturday Night Live” in January the NBC late night variety show announced Tuesday. “Rogue One” star Felicity Jones will host the Jan. 14 episode, with musical guest Sturgill Simpson, while “Master of None” star Ansari will host Jan. 21 with musical guest Big Sean.
Ansari is the creator and showrunner on Netflix’s “Master of None,” for which he won an Emmy for writing with partner Alan Yang. The show has been renewed for a second season.
