Colin Jost replacing Seth Meyers on SNL Weekend Update
Lorne Michaels, executive producer of “Saturday Night Live,” on Thursday named Colin Jost to be the new co-anchor of the program’s Weekend Update segment, replacing Seth Meyers.
Mr. Jost, who is also the program’s head writer, will join Cecily Strong, who began as co-anchor at the start of the current season. Mr. Meyers will move on next month to replace Jimmy Fallon as host of NBC’s “Late Night'’ program.
Mr. Jost has been a longtime writer for the Weekend Update segment and also performs as a stand-up comedian.