Saturday's episode marked Grande's third time hosting SNL, with musical guest Cher making her first appearance on the show since 1987. For her visit, the legendary pop star performed "DJ Play a Christmas Song" and a cover of Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run" from her 2023 holiday album, Christmas.

For Good film has described filming with Ariana Grande as "so exciting". Lily, who lives on the border between Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, worked on the film at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire in 2023.

That Austin Butler episode—actually the only Christmas episode not hosted by a former cast member since 2018!—also served as a mid-season farewell to longtime cast member Cecily Strong. I’m sure these types of things aren’t actually planned out particularly far in advance;

Saturday's Christmas episode was Yang's last as a cast member, as it was revealed on Friday that he's exiting the sketch comedy series.

"Wicked" star Ariana Grande guest hosted the last 2025 episode of "SNL" this weekend. The show also ended Bowen Yang's seven-season stint.

But with a closer look, it was clear that the dress not only looked like it was from the ’70s, it was from the ’70s. Furthermore, it was designed by the beloved Bob Mackie for the one and only Carol Burnett, who wore it on a 1973 episode of the Carol Burnett Show —a sketch comedy series that ran from 1967 to 1978.

Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help from his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande.

Ariana Grande wore a 50-year-old Bob Mackie dress in a 'Saturday Night Live' promo video. The same dress was originally worn a Hollywood legend.

Ariana Grande showed why she's a reliable 'SNL' host, and that's not even mentioning her joint effort ensuring Bowen Yang got a proper send-off.

Yang, who has been involved with the sketch comedy series since 2018, will conclude his run Saturday night, with his 'Wicked' co-star serving as host and Cher as the musical guest.

Ethan Slater was recently seen on SNL backstage supporting the host Ariana Grande. The Tony-nominated actor appeared in photos as Grande helmed “Saturday Night Live” for the third time. Moreover, the sighting landed while breakup rumors swirled,