Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande to Host SNL in December; Lily Allen and Cher as Musical Guests
Upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live (SNL) have generated buzz with a star-studded lineup for December. Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande will take on hosting duties, joined by renowned musical guests Lily Allen and Cher.
Josh O’Connor Makes His SNL Debut
On December 13, Josh O’Connor, known for his role in Netflix’s ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’, will host SNL for the first time. His addition to the lineup is highly anticipated, given his rising fame in the entertainment industry.
Ariana Grande Returns to the Stage
Ariana Grande will host SNL on December 20 for her third time. She first appeared as a musical guest in September 2014 and has since hosted multiple times, including March 2016 and October 2024.
Special Musical Guests for the December Episodes
- Lily Allen: Joined O’Connor on December 13. Allen recently released her fifth album, ‘West End Girl’, which discusses her personal experiences, including her separation from actor David Harbour. This marks her return to SNL after a long absence since 2007.
- Cher: Will perform during Grande’s hosting on December 20. This appearance is significant as it marks Cher’s second time as a musical guest on SNL, the first being in 1987. She also performed at SNL50: The Anniversary Special earlier this year.
Looking Ahead
Fans of SNL can look forward to an engaging December with a mix of fresh talent and iconic performers. The combination of O’Connor’s debut and Grande’s return is set to deliver memorable moments to the late-night show.
