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Michael Phelps to Host 'Saturday Night Live'

by Celebuzz on Aug. 28, 2008 12:29 PM / Leave a Comment
Michael Phelps to Host 'Saturday Night Live'
WENN

After dominating the swimming portion of this summer's Olympic games in Beijing, Michael Phelps will be braving the waters of live televised comedy, according to People.

The half-man, half-dolphin will host the season debut of Saturday Night Live on September 13, making his acting debut on an episode that will feature Lil Wayne as the musical guest.

Phelps set a new record earlier this month by scoring eight gold medals at the Olympics, breaking fellow water rat Mark Spitz's previous record of seven. Whether he's as good at snagging laughs remains to be seen.

Good luck, Mike! As comedians often say, diving is easy. Comedy is hard.

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“Beijing Games hero Michael Phelps will host the upcoming season premiere of Saturday Night Live!

In front of a live audience, the 23-year-old super swimmer will help kick off the 34th season of the long-running NBC comedy show. The SNL season premiere kicks off four live shows in a row.”
Just Jared
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