Eddie Murphy Says He's Planning to Do a Stand-Up Tour 'Next Year' After Hosting 'SNL'

Eddie Murphy‘s career resurgence is getting even bigger. But as he recently revealed on Netflix’sPresent Companypodcast, he’s not done yet. He’s also eyeing a return to stand-up! “Next year in 2020 I’m going to go on the road and do some stand-up,” Murphysaid on the podcastwith host Krista Smith while looking ahead after hisSaturday Night Livereturn. The comedian will host this year’s Christmas episode, marking his first time leading the show in 35 years.

Eddie Murphy Says His 'Behemoth' Christmas Tree Is 20 Feet Tall (Exclusive)

Eddie Murphy inCandy Cane Laneon Prime Video.Photo:CLAUDETTE BARIUS/AMAZON CLAUDETTE BARIUS/AMAZON Eddie Murphyloves Christmas, even more so than the Chris Carver character he plays in Prime Video’s new holiday movie,Candy Cane Lane. “My house is beyond Chris Carver every year — my house is all out Christmas,”Murphy, 62, tells PEOPLEin a recent joint interview withCandy Cane LanecostarTracee Ellis Ross. “We’re talking about one behemoth tree. When you walk in the house, this tree has to be .

Eddie Murphy Says Hosting 'SNL' Was 'Surreal' as He Teases a Return at 2020 Golden Globes

Eddie Murphyis looking back at his milestoneSaturday Night Livehosting gig. Speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet of Sunday’s 2020Golden Globes, the comedy legend, 58, called the experience of returning to the long-running NBC sketch comedy program that made him famous “nostalgic and surreal.” “I’m so glad that I went back,” said Murphy. “It was just a great feeling.” Murphy — who hostedSNL‘s Christmas episode, marking his first time leading the show in 35 years — had such a good time that he promised he’d be back again soon.

Eddie Murphy Steps Out with Pregnant Fiancée Paige Butcher for the First Time Since Engagement

Eddie MurphyandPaige Butcherlook happier than ever after getting engaged. The couple stepped out in Studio City, California, on Tuesday for the first time since a rep for the actor confirmed to PEOPLE that the pair was engaged last month. Butcher, who is pregnant withMurphy’s 10th child, looked casual in a long-sleeved brown shirt, black leggings, and black Nike sneakers. The 57-year-old comedian, who wore a gray T-shirt and gray slacks, held on to his pregnant love’s hand as they took a walk.

Eddie Murphy to Host 'SNL' for First Time in 35 Years — Plus Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and More

Eddie Murphy is making hisSaturday Night Livecomeback! The comedian will host this year’s Christmas episode, marking his first time leading the show in 35 years, NBC announced Monday. Murphy made a brief appearance onSNLin 2015 for a special tribute for the show’s 40th anniversary but has not delivered a full monologue since 1984. The musical guest featured during Murphy’s episode has not yet been announced. Along with Murphy, a handful of other A-list stars were announced to host the 45th season.