Overview
- The Dec. 20 episode closed SNL’s 2025 run with a pre-recorded sketch that reimagined the holiday film through deliberately darker humor.
- Grande played Kevin McCallister, with Ashley Padilla, Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Colin Jost and Bowen Yang featured in McCallister family roles.
- Cher served as musical guest, performing DJ Play a Christmas Song and Run Rudolph Run from her 2023 holiday album.
- Reaction online ranged from discomfort with the graphic tone to praise for the concept and Grande’s performance.
- The broadcast was reported as Bowen Yang’s final episode as a cast member after seven seasons.