Overview
- NBC finalized the final three episodes of 2025 for Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, with the series pausing after the Christmas show and returning in January.
- Ariana Grande will host Dec. 20 for her third time, timed about a month after Wicked: For Good reaches theaters on Nov. 21, with Cher as musical guest.
- Cher’s appearance marks her first turn as SNL’s musical guest since 1987, following her participation in this year’s SNL50 events.
- Josh O’Connor makes his hosting debut Dec. 13 alongside musical guest Lily Allen, coinciding with Wake Up Dead Man’s Nov. 26 theatrical run and Dec. 12 Netflix launch.
- Melissa McCarthy returns for her sixth hosting gig Dec. 6 with Dijon making his SNL musical guest debut.