Sabrina Carpenter hosted SNL on October 18, 2025, delivering comedic and musical sketches like 'Grind Song' and 'Domingo Cold Open,' drawing positive audience engagement and extensive social media discussion.
October 20, 2025
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Billboard
Carpenter Leads SNL with Comedy and Music
Sabrina Carpenter made her debut as host on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on October 18, 2025. The episode featured Carpenter in numerous comedic and musical sketches, quickly trending across social platforms and drawing strong viewer interaction.
Key Sketches
Grind Song: Carpenter joined Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, and others in a satirical musical about the awkwardness of middle school dances (SNL YouTube).
Domingo Cold Open: The cold open depicted a birthday party performance, with Carpenter sharing the stage with Sarah Sherman and Veronika Slowikowska.
Monologue: Carpenter delivered a personal, comedic monologue, setting the tone for the night.
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The Hollywood Reporter
Main Cast and Sketch Setup
Carpenter’s SNL appearance included a diverse cast: Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, Marcello Hernández, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska, and Ashley Padilla. Each sketch showcased different aspects of Carpenter’s comedic timing and musical ability.
Episode Structure
This SNL episode was noted as the "first double" of the season, suggesting an extended or especially featured format. Carpenter’s performances dominated the night, making her the clear center of attention. See SNL Instagram for behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Online Clips and Images
Grind Song and Domingo Cold Open videos and thumbnails are available on SNL's YouTube channel.
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