El-Balad reports that “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is gearing up for an exciting few episodes as it nears the end of 2025. The iconic sketch comedy show has announced its hosts and musical guests for the upcoming December episodes. These events will lead into a holiday break, celebrating the show’s rich history in comedy.
Hosts and Musical Guests for December 2025
- December 6: Melissa McCarthy with musical guest Dijon
- December 13: Josh O’Connor with musical guest Lily Allen
- December 20: Ariana Grande with musical guest Cher
Featured Hosts
Melissa McCarthy, a familiar face on SNL, will host for the sixth time. McCarthy is well-known for her Emmy-winning performances on the show. She returns on December 6, accompanied by Dijon as the musical guest.
Following her, Josh O’Connor is set to host for the first time on December 13. O’Connor’s appearance coincides with the premiere of his new film “Wake Up Dead Man,” part of the popular “Knives Out” franchise, releasing on Netflix on December 12. He will be joined by singer Lily Allen, who recently released her album, “West End Girl,” in October.
Ariana Grande will return to SNL to host on December 20. This appearance comes just weeks after the release of the highly anticipated musical sequel “Wicked: For Good.” Grande has previously hosted SNL, most recently in October 2024. Cher will be the musical guest for this episode, marking her first official appearance on SNL since 1987.
Recent Episodes
SNL is currently in its 51st season. The season premiere featured Bad Bunny as host, followed by notable names such as Amy Poehler, Sabrina Carpenter, Miles Teller, and Nikki Glaser. The latest host was Glen Powell, who led the show on November 15, with Olivia Dean performing as the musical guest.
Fans of SNL can look forward to an exciting line-up as the show wraps up the year with these dynamic hosts and performers.
