Sabrina Carpenter's SNL Show: Hits, Misses, and Oops!

Sabrina Carpenter took on a big role as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. The 26-year-old singer took the stage on October 18, 2024, for the third episode of season 51.

Highlights of the Night

• Musical Performances:
• Sang "Manchild"

• Performed an uncensored version of "Nobody's Son"

• Sketches:
• Played a 12-year-old boy hosting a podcast

• Appeared in "Girlboss" seminar sketch (mic issues occurred)

• Monologue:
• Joked about the backlash for her album cover "Man's Best Friend"
• Revealed the controversial image was from SNL 50th anniversary special
• Monologue was cut short due to college football delay

Best Sketches of the Night

• "12-Year-Old Boys Podcast"
• Featured James Austin Johnson as President Donald Trump
• Discussed "fire" foods
• Viewers loved the unexpected twist

Not-So-Great Moments

• "Domingo" Cold Open (4th time)
• Viewers frustrated, saying the sketch had run its course
• "Girlboss" Seminar Sketch
• Mic issues made it hard to hear Carpenter
• "Nobody's Son" Performance
• Uncensored version aired on East Coast
• West Coast viewers experienced silence during the expletive

Final Thoughts

Despite technical issues and mixed reactions, Carpenter's performance was memorable. Some sketches were hits, while others fell flat, making for an interesting episode of SNL.