SNL funny woman Leslie Jones has been tapped to host the 2017 BET Awards! 

In a statement, Jones said, "I am so excited to be hosting The BET Awards this year. BET was the first network and place where I was on TV – I am looking to turn this whole experience into a joyful homecoming."

Jones appeared on the BET staple, Comicview early in her career.

Her goal for the awards this year? For people to laugh.

"I am tired of everybody being sad and angry: I want people to laugh. You can't do the event without touching on certain things, but I'm trying to make it all funny. It's really just about pulling the elephants out of the room, and actually, I'll make the elephant in the room laugh about it."

We're excited for this and Leslie!