Ariana Grande and Cher are headed back to 30 Rock. TheWicked: For Goodstarand the Goddess of Pop are joining forces for the Dec. 20 episode of NBC'sSaturday Night Live, which will see Grande host and Cher perform as the evening's musical guest.
SNLannounced its festive December lineup on Nov. 17. In an Instagram post displaying the show's signature color-coded cards on a corkboard, Grande and Cher were listed as host and performer for the Christmas-themed special, which is also the final episode of the year.
The last three episodes of 2025 kick off on Dec. 6, when Melissa McCarthy returns for her sixth time as host but her first time since 2017, and Dijon makes his debut as musical guest. The Dec. 13 episode will see Josh O'Connor make his hosting debut, and Lily Allen will return for her second time as musical guest.
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This is neither Grande's nor Cher's first appearance on the acclaimed late-night television show. Grande has appeared onSNLseveral times: She made herSNLdebut in 2014 as a musical guest, pulled double duty as both host and musical guest in 2016, returned as a musical guest in March 2024, and then as host in October 2024. Cher, meanwhile, has only been anSNLmusical guest once before, in 1987, thoughshe did performas part of the show's 50th-anniversary celebration in February.
Beloved for her stellar celebrity impersonations, during her most recent appearance onSaturday Night Livein October 2024, Grande did her best impressions ofWhite Lotusstar Jennifer Coolidgeandpop powerhouse Celine Dion. The viral "Domingo: Bridesmaid Speech," during which Grande intentionally sang off-key, was also themost-viewedSNLsketchof the 2024-25 season.
Their upcomingSaturday Night Liveappearances aside, Grande and Cher appear to be booked and busy. Grande is currentlytrotting across the globeto promote her upcoming blockbuster,Wicked: For Good, in theaters Nov. 21. And Cher, who recentlyopened up about her relationshipwith boyfriend Alexander "AE" Edwards attended the Bambi Awards in Munich on Nov. 16, where shereceived the Legend Award.