Kim Kardashian Westis getting in her final days of rehearsal ahead of herSaturday Night Livehosting debut.
On Wednesday,Saturday Night Liveshared a photoon its official Instagram and Twitter pages of Kardashian West at a table read with the rest ofNBC sketch comedy’s cast. She is seen holding a script in hand while bringing a microphone close to her face.
The post was simply captioned, “@kimkardashian!!!!”
Kardashian also appeared to smile while wearing a protective face mask. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show’s weekly table readshave been socially distanced, resulting in cast members sitting at tables positioned six feet apart as they wear face coverings.
The formerKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar, 40, will appear on Saturday’s episode alongsideHalsey, who has been tapped as this week’s musical guest.
A source previously told PEOPLE that the Skims creator isfeeling the pressureahead of Saturday’s live taping. “She’s both nervous and thrilled,” the insider said. “It’s a huge deal for her. She takes the hosting gig very seriously.”
Kardashian has also “been chatting” with exKanye Westabout her upcoming appearance. While Kardashianfiled for divorcefrom the 44-year-old rapper in February, she has continued to show support for him as they co-parent their four children. (West drew controversy during his lastSaturday Night Liveappearance in 2018 when he supported then-PresidentDonald Trumpina lengthy speech.)
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“He’s giving her advice,” the source added of West. “She feels a lot of pressure. She wants to wow the audience.”
On Sept. 22,Saturday Night Liveannounced its lineupof hosts and musical guests for the month of October.
“OMFG no turning back now!!!!” Kardashiantweetedat the time. “LOL I’m hosting SNL!!!!!! @nbcsnl.”
Kim Kardashian West.Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The Emmy-winning show’s 47th season premiered on Oct. 2 with first-time hostOwen Wilson.Kacey Musgravesalso returnedto performfor the second time.
Saturday Night Liveairs Saturdays (11:30 p.m. ET) on NBC.
source: people.com
