"Grande, who stars in Wicked: For Good, out November 21, killed it last time she hosted in 2024. Not only did she do well in sketches like "Charades With Mom," but she also introduced the world to the never-ending " Domingo" franchise. While Cher doesn't appear to have a 2025 project to promote, it is the Yuletide show, and in 2023, she released an album simply called Christmas. Get ready for "DJ Play a Christmas Song.""
"Before that, Melissa McCarthy will host for the sixth time on December 6 - her first time returning as host in eight years, though she cameoed as Sean Spicer in between. She'll be joined by the R&B trailblazer Dijon, a first-time musical guest. Then, Wake Up Dead Man star Josh O'Connor will make his hosting debut on December 13, joined by Lily Allen as musical guest."
Ariana Grande will host Saturday Night Live on December 20 with Cher as musical guest. Grande stars in Wicked: For Good, out November 21, and previously hosted in 2024 with notable sketches like "Charades With Mom" and the "Domingo" franchise. Cher released a Christmas album in 2023 and has no confirmed 2025 project, making the Yuletide episode fitting. Melissa McCarthy will host on December 6 for a sixth time, returning as host for the first time in eight years and bringing Dijon as a first-time musical guest. Josh O'Connor will debut as host on December 13 with Lily Allen performing songs from West End Girl.
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