“SNL” also announced this week that comedian Shane Gillis will host the March 1 episode, with pop singer Tate McRae serving as musical guest.

"SNL" has tapped Lady Gaga and Shane Gillis to host the NBC sketch show in March. The "Abracadabra" singer will pull double duty as both host and musical guest on March 8, marking the second time she has served as both host and musical guest on the same night.

When announcing Gillis' firing, SNL apologized for not being aware of his prior remarks and admitted that the "vetting process was not up to our standard." Afterward, Gillis relea