Cher recently gave fans an early Christmas present with her upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live. The iconic singer and Oscar-winning actress shared teasers of her time on the show, filming promos with guest host Ariana Grande and SNL cast member Bowen Yang.
In a post on Instagram just hours before the live show, Cher hinted at the festive surprise awaiting viewers. The photo she shared showed the dressing room hallway at Studio 8H, with her nameplate on the door open directly across from Grande’s. Captioning the post with, “Christmas Comes Early This Year. SNL 12/20/25 🎄🎁,” Cher got fans buzzing with excitement.
Fans took to the comment section to share their anticipation for the episode. One fan expressed, “I’ve never been more excited for an episode of @nbcsnl.” Another fan playfully dubbed it “CherMas,” while a third fan chimed in, “Cher Christmas is my favourite Christmas 🥹♥️🎄.”
Cher also starred in a playful SNL promo that paid homage to a scene from her 1987 film Moonstruck. In the promo, Cher gave Yang and Grande a double slap, reminiscent of a scene where her character tells Nicolas Cage’s character to “snap out of it.”
Furthermore, Cher’s presence on Saturday Night Live fulfills a longtime dream for Yang, who had expressed his admiration for Cher as a guest on the show during a 2024 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. During the episode, Yang shared that having Cher on SNL would “blow my mind.”
Cher, who will be the musical guest for SNL’s 2025 Christmas show, marks her return to the role nearly four decades after her last appearance in 1987. While her song choices remain a mystery, her recent Christmas album release in 2023 hints at the festive spirit she may bring to the stage.
As Cher’s return to Saturday Night Live coincides with Yang’s final night on the show, fans can look forward to a memorable and star-studded episode. Cher’s timeless presence and musical talents are sure to make the Christmas show a highlight of the season.
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