Ariana Grande is set to make her third appearance as host on “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 20, accompanied by musical guest Cher, who is returning to the SNL stage for the first time since 1987. The following week, on Dec. 13, Josh O’Connor will make his hosting debut alongside Lily Allen as the musical guest. The Dec. 6 episode will feature Melissa McCarthy as host and Dijon as the musical guest.
Grande, a Grammy winner and Oscar nominee, is starring in the upcoming film “Wicked: For Good,” set to premiere on Nov. 21. This will be her fifth time appearing on SNL, showcasing her talents not only as a host but also as a musical guest. Known for her impressive musical impressions, Grande has previously covered Cher’s hit song “Believe” on Jimmy Fallon’s show. Cher, on the other hand, is promoting her autobiography “The Memoir.”
O’Connor is starring in the upcoming film “Wake Up Dead Man,” the third installment in the “Knives Out” series, which will be released in limited theaters on Nov. 26 and on Netflix on Dec. 12. Allen, who recently released her fifth album “West End Girl,” will be showcasing her musical talents as the guest performer on SNL.
McCarthy, a two-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner, will be hosting SNL for the sixth time, marking her first appearance as host in over eight years. She recently made a cameo in the “Parking Lot Altercation” sketch alongside Martin Short. Dijon will be performing songs from his new album “Baby” as the musical guest on the show.
Overall, the upcoming episodes of SNL promise to be entertaining and star-studded, with a lineup of talented hosts and musical guests. Make sure to tune in to catch all the action on Saturday nights.
