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SNL Announces Star-Studded December 2025 Lineup

11/18/2025

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SNL announced its December 2025 lineup, with Ariana Grande and Cher headlining a special episode.
Melissa McCarthy returns December 6, 2025, followed by Josh O'Connor December 13, 2025, with Lily Allen as the musical guest.
The December 20, 2025 finale will feature Ariana Grande hosting and Cher performing.
SNL's 51st season began October 4, 2025, with hosts and acts, and the show airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

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SNL announced its December 2025 lineup, with Ariana Grande and Cher headlining a special episode.
Melissa McCarthy returns December 6, 2025, followed by Josh O'Connor December 13, 2025, with Lily Allen as the musical guest.
The December 20, 2025 finale will feature Ariana Grande hosting and Cher performing.
SNL's 51st season began October 4, 2025, with hosts and acts, and the show airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.