Sabrina Carpenter Shines as Host and Musical Guest on SNL: A Recap of Her Memorable Debut Episode
Sabrina Carpenter made her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live with a nod to the viral Domingo skit, adding a pop music twist to the mix. The singer took on the roles of host and musical guest for the night, with the cold open featuring Chloe Fineman's Kelsey character and her friends recounting their Nashville night out in song form. The group sang along to popular tracks like Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" and Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," with Marcello Hernández's Domingo character making a grand entrance to profess his love to Kelsey.
Carpenter addressed the controversy surrounding the cover art of her latest album, Man's Best Friend, during her opening monologue. This marked her first time hosting SNL, having previously appeared as a musical guest. She also performed a rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Homeward Bound" at the show's 50th anniversary special.
Bowen Yang was absent from the taping as he attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala, where he received the Vantage Award. Carpenter was the third host of SNL's 51st season, following Bad Bunny and Amy Poehler. Upcoming hosts include Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, and Glen Powell for the next few episodes.
The show featured star-studded cameos, with former cast member Poehler bringing back Tina Fey and Seth Meyers. Fey impersonated Kristi Noem in the cold open, while Poehler portrayed Pam Bondi. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes of SNL.