Ariana Grande Makes SNL History

Comedic expertise explains the longstanding Saturday Night Live (SNL) show on NBC each week.

Guest celebrity hosts and musical guests join in on the fun like other talk shows, but the point of differentiation includes their participation in light-hearted, satirical skits.

Hooking the audience since 1975, the direction structure opens the show with the celebrity’s monologue, a weekend update, and two performances from the musical guest.

Identifying as the most Emmy-nominated show of all time, of course the celebrities of the same status are more than willing and even honored to be a part of the legacy.

Historical guests from the past include athletes like J.J. Watt, business figures like Elon Musk, reality stars like Paris Hilton, and actors like Jacob Elordi (with Reneé Rapp), and singers like Sabrina Carpenter (with Jake Gyllenhaal).

Some of your favorite comedians even got their big break on the show; for example, Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Chris Rock, Pete Davidson, Chevy Chase, Maya Rudolph, and others.

This past Saturday, Ariana Grande serenaded the crowd and those in the nation who tune in each week- or maybe just for her.

Her stardom brought in the largest audience since 2021.

For her second go-around, Stevie Nicks joined her as the musical guest.

Top sketches of the night: Celine Dion delivering a UFC-themed version of “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”, and Grande took on the role as the matriarch competing with her son’s new boyfriend in a highly competitive game of charades.

Another skit included her butchering “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter dressed as a bridesmaid.

Michael Keaton will host the next episode, alongside musical guest Billie Eilish.