*Musical guest Jack White, host Jack Black, and Marcello Hernández during ‘Saturday Night Live’ promos on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Rosalind OâConnor/NBC)*
Jack White SNL 2026 Jack White appeared as the musical guest, officially entering SNL’s Five-Timers Club as a solo artist while marking his sixth overall appearance. He previously performed with The White Stripes in 2002. Meanwhile, Jack Black hosted the episode and was also inducted into the Five-Timers Club.
Five-Timers Club Opening Monologue
During the opening monologue, Black was welcomed into the Five-Timers Club lounge, which appeared worn down and neglected. He announced he would fix it by “singing the most rocking song,” launching into “Seven Nation Army.”
White joined him on guitar during the performance, blending the moment into a collaborative highlight.
“We’ll be White Black!” Black joked as the segment wrapped.
Live Debut of New Songs
White later returned to the stage to perform the live debut of two new singles:
- “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs”
- “Derecho Demonico”
Both tracks were released on Friday and mark his first new material since his 2024 album No Name.
Sketch Appearance: “Words to Live By”
White also appeared in a sketch titled “Words to Live By,” alongside cast members Andrew Dismukes and James Austin Johnson.
The sketch featured a country-style song about recalling something important—but not being able to remember what it was. The concept mirrors Tenacious D’s “Tribute,” which references a song that isn’t actually played.
White entered near the end of the sketch for a guitar solo but, fitting the theme, couldn’t remember how it went.
Content for this summary was derived from original reporting by ABC Audio, as featured on 105.7 The Point
