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SNL Returns: McCarthy, O’Connor, Grande to Host December

11/23/2025

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Saturday Night Live's 51st season is on hiatus, with no new episode on November 22, 2025.
Saturday Night Live will return December 6 with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon.
On December 13, Josh O’Connor will host with Lily Allen as musical guest, returning after a long absence.
On December 20, Ariana Grande will host the final 2025 episode with Cher, who returns after a long absence.

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Story summary

Saturday Night Live's 51st season is on hiatus, with no new episode on November 22, 2025.
Saturday Night Live will return December 6 with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon.
On December 13, Josh O’Connor will host with Lily Allen as musical guest, returning after a long absence.
On December 20, Ariana Grande will host the final 2025 episode with Cher, who returns after a long absence.