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SNL Promos Show Cher Playfully Slapping Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang Ahead of Holiday Episode

The episode pairs Cher’s first SNL musical set since 1987 with Ariana Grande’s third time as host.

Overview

  • New clips reference Cher’s Moonstruck slap as she tells Grande and Yang to “Snap out of it,” alongside gags about gifts and the “Olivia” demographic.
  • Saturday Night Live airs Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and streams on Peacock.
  • Cher’s appearance marks her first full musical‑guest return since Nov. 21, 1987, following brief cameos in 1992 and during 2025’s SNL50 events.
  • Grande’s hosting ties into ongoing promotion for the Wicked: For Good sequel, which also connects her with cast member Bowen Yang.
  • Coverage notes Cher recently released the holiday single “Christmas Is Here,” aligning with the show’s pre‑Christmas timing.