Ariana Grande once again showcased her incredible musical talents during her recent hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live, despite previously stating that she wouldn’t be singing. The 31-year-old pop star, who recently starred as Glinda in the 2024 movie musical Wicked, took the stage for her opening monologue and, to the delight of the audience, couldn’t resist delivering some impressive vocals. report from Billboard.
Dressed in a pink dress reminiscent of her Wicked character, Grande brought Glinda’s energy to the SNL stage. In her monologue, she initially downplayed any expectations that she would be singing during the show. “I am just hosting. No, I’m not going to make this about me,” the Thank U, Next singer said, implying she would be sticking to her hosting duties.
She continued to joke about her low-key approach for the night, saying, “I’m just gonna have fun, take it easy and, yeah, just keep it lowkey.” But Grande’s promise to not sing didn’t last long.
Bowen Yang, one of SNL‘s regular cast members, joined her on stage dressed as Glinda, sparking even more excitement among the audience. Yang, who also has a role in Grande’s Wicked film, teased the possibility of a Wicked-themed sketch. However, Grande humorously broke the news that the sketch had been cut from the show, keeping the focus on her hosting role.
Despite these light-hearted attempts to avoid singing, Grande still captivated the audience by showing off her vocal range with flawless impersonations of pop icons Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani. Her spot-on renditions of their singing styles drew laughs and cheers, reminding fans of her incredible versatility as both a musician and entertainer. told by Rolling Stone.
While Grande had downplayed the night as “not about her,” her performance proved otherwise. Fans and viewers were thrilled to see her back on stage, effortlessly blending humor with her signature vocal prowess. Her SNL appearance served as another reminder of why she remains one of the most talented and dynamic performers in the entertainment industry.
Grande may have claimed that she was just there to host, but by the end of the night, she had certainly stolen the show with her unexpected musical performances and charming comedic timing.
