Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., will host Saturday Night Live (SNL) on May 8, the show announced. The episode will be broadcast live from Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Musk, known for his unconventional approach to business and social media presence, is set to become the first active CEO of a major company to host SNL since Steve Jobs in 1985.
The episode's lineup has not been officially announced, but it is expected to feature Musk participating in various sketches and musical performances.
Tesla's stock price surged following the announcement, with shares rising as much as 4.8% in early trading.
SNL has a long history of featuring celebrity hosts and musical guests, with past performers including Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga.