4/7/12: Sofia Vergara/One Direction: I had an inkling Sofia Vergara might host this season, as she seems to be the IT member of the Modern Family cast.  I would have preferred Ty Burrell or a return appearance by Ed O’Neill, but Sofia is certainly a capable comedienne.  I do fear, though, that the material may descend into ethnic clichés, but SNL seems to do that more with British folk (although, granted, there have been more British than Hispanic hosts).
One Direction?  I can understand booking a boy band – if they’re the biggest thing in the world.  One Direction might – might – be headed in that direction.  They were assembled on The X-Factor – the U.K. X-Factor!  Yeah,  I suppose they’re aiming to break into the U.S., but SNL isn’t known for breaking this type of band, and I don’t see why they would want to change that.  But I’ve heard their song “What Makes You Beautiful,” and … I don’t hate it.