Cher Steals the Spotlight With a Festive Return to Saturday Night Live
So, one of the biggest music moments making waves right now comes from Saturday Night Live, where Cher delivered a festive surprise that instantly became the highlight of the night. On December 20, the iconic singer returned to Studio 8H as a musical guest for the first time since 2011, reminding everyone why her presence still feels legendary, even decades into her career.
The episode itself was already buzzing with excitement because Ariana Grande was back to host SNL for the second year in a row. Her monologue set the tone early, as a playful parody of Mariah Carey’s record-breaking holiday anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was performed. The moment was made even more emotional when Bowen Yang joined her on stage, marking one of his final appearances before leaving the cast midway through his eighth season. Throughout the night, Grande showed her range by popping up in sketches as an Elf on the Shelf, a quirky dance instructor, and even Kevin McCallister from Home Alone.
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But the energy really shifted when Cher took the stage. It was made clear right away that this wasn’t just another guest appearance. Performing songs from her 2023 Christmas album, simply titled Christmas, Cher was surrounded by backup dancers as “DJ Play a Christmas Song” was brought to life. Later, a spirited cover of Chuck Berry’s “Run Rudolph Run” followed, blending classic rock-and-roll vibes with holiday cheer. The performance felt polished, confident, and unmistakably Cher, proving that time hasn’t dulled her ability to command a live audience.
The episode also leaned heavily into musical nostalgia and pop culture fun. In the “Random Duet Christmas Spectacular” sketch, inspired by the famous 1977 David Bowie and Bing Crosby holiday performance, Ariana Grande appeared as exaggerated versions of Katy Perry and Celine Dion. Meanwhile, cast members delivered spot-on impressions of Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, Björk, Yoko Ono, and even Cameron Winter of Geese, keeping the laughs coming all night.
Cher’s return landed during a strong season for SNL, which has already featured performances from artists like Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, and Lily Allen. Still, her appearance stood out, not just as a holiday treat, but as a reminder that true icons don’t fade. Instead, they reappear exactly when they’re needed most, dressed in sparkle, backed by dancers, and singing Christmas songs like they own the season.
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