Former ' Survivor ' contestant Kristen Wiig is returning to host on May 18 . It will be her debut turn as host of the show . Ben Carson will host the May 18 finale . to host 'SNL ' NBC has also confirmed the widespread rumor that Kanye West will make his fifth appearance as the show 's musical guest on the May 18 episode , though it remains unclear whether the rapper , who has been in Paris working on his next album , will premiere any new music . Vampire Weekend will perform May 11 , and Kanye West will perform May 18 .
Former ' Survivor ' contestant Kristen Wiig is returning to host on May 18 . It will be her debut turn as host of the show . Ben Carson will host the May 18 finale . Vampire Weekend will perform May 11 , and Kanye West will perform May 18 .