Saturday Night Live's first show since the writer's strike forced it from the air 16 weeks ago will feature Mike Huckabee in a guest appearance, FOX News learned Wednesday.

The former Arkansas governor is not expected to host this weekend's SNL -- that job is reserved for "30 Rock" star and former cast cast member Tina Fey.

But a spot on the NBC sketch comedy show will at least give him some extra time in the limelight as rival John McCain works to close him out in the GOP race. Democratic candidate Barack Obama appeared as himself during the show's last episode before the strike, on Nov. 3, 2007.

Huckabee has been a favorite of the late night comedy circuit since he launched his underdog bid.

Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert even staged a mock feud on their shows in early February over who "made" Huckabee.

FOX News' Serafin Gomez contributed to this report.