“Wicked: For Good” star Ariana Grande is set to host the episode, marking her third time hosting “SNL” and fifth overall appearance after two stints as musical guest in 2014 and 2022. Grande was last on stage in Studio 8H in October 2024, when she hosted ahead of “Wicked” hitting theaters.

Bowen Yang is saying goodbye to “Saturday Night Live.” Yang will exit the show in the middle of his eighth season following the Dec. 20 episode — featuring his “Wicked” franchise co-star Ariana Grande as host and Cher as musical guest —TODAY.com has learned.

Cher! The music legend returns for only her second episode as Musical Guest. Her first was in 1987 during Season 13, fresh off her 18th studio album. Now she has 27 studio albums, and most recently released the holiday-themed "Christmas" in 2023.

Bowen Yang is speaking out on his decision to say goodbye to Studio 8H. After seven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” the actor, 35, confirmed he is leaving the late night show.

After a two-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” returned with a new episode Dec. 6 with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon, marking McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, her first since 2017, and Dijon’s “SNL” debut.

Saturday Night Live' returns with a new episode tonight featuring first-time host, actor Josh O'Connor and returning musical guest Lily Allen.

After starting the year off in January and February with new specials and star-studded celebrations of the show's 50-year anniversary, Season 51 hard-launched a new era. Five new cast members joined the show, fan favorite hosts like Amy Poehler and Melissa McCarthy made grand returns, and a few rising stars took the stage for the first time.

The final new “SNL” episode of 2025 will air on Dec. 20. “Wicked: For Good” star Ariana Grande will close the season when she hosts the show for the third time. Her return to “SNL” for the 2025 Christmas episode comes just over a year after she stopped by Studio 8H for Season 50.