Sabrina Carpenter has been confirmed as both host and musical guest on the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live.
She joins a line-up that also includes Bad Bunny, Doja Cat and Role Model.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (SNL) RETURNS
The popular US comedy sketch show returns in October with a mix of music and comedy that will likely draw global attention, according to Lakes Media Network.
The new season kicks off on 5 October, with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny hosting for the second time.
DOJA CAT TO MAKE HER MUSICAL GUEST DEBUT
Doja Cat, who just released her fifth studio album Vie, will make her debut as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
“This is set to be a big moment,” one SNL insider commented. “Fans have been anticipating Doja’s SNL debut for years.”
The following week, 12 October, Saturday Night Live alum Amy Poehler returns to host, with US singer-songwriter Role Model set to perform for the first time on the show.
SABRINA CARPENTER’S DOUBLE DUTY
Then, on 19 October, Sabrina Carpenter will step into the spotlight. She will host and perform in the same episode, promoting her new album Man’s Best Friend.
The singer previously made her SNL debut in 2024, performing back-to-back hits including Feather and Nonsense, according to Billboard
THE RISING STAR
Sabrina Carpenter recently shared her excitement about the opportunity: “Hosting and performing on SNL is a dream. It feels surreal, but I can’t wait to get on that stage again.”
The move places Sabrina Carpenter alongside a select group of stars who have taken on this “double duty.” This includes Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.
For South African viewers, the episodes will be available online shortly after airing in the US, bringing the music and cultural buzz to local audiences.
