Sabrina Carpenter Gives Fans a Sneak Peek at Her 'SNL' Hosting Debut

Sabrina Carpenter Teases Tonight's 'SNL' with Behind-the-Scenes Photos With just hours to go until Sabrina Carpenter takes over as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, the singer gave fans a sneak peek into her preparations in an Instagram post filled with behind-the-scenes photos. Carpenter captioned the post "TONIGHT" and tagged @nbcsnl, complete with a red lips emoji. The photos provide a glimpse into Carpenter's dressing room and outfit options, as well as a peek at what appears to be a table read or writing session. One of the images shows an actual cue card used in filming this week's promo spot at SNL's 30 Rock headquarters in New York City. Carpenter is making her first-time hosting debut on Saturday night (Oct. 18), having previously performed as musical guest during a May 2024 episode and featured in February 2025's SNL50 special, where she sang a duet with Paul Simon and co-starred in one of Marcello Hernandez's Domingo sketches. "Sabrina Carpenter is an exciting choice to host SNL," said NBC Trending on Billboard. "Her unique blend of pop and R&B styles will undoubtedly bring a fresh energy to the show." Carpenter has already had a run-in with Domingo at one of her concerts during her Juno bit, which aired as part of her Short n Sweet Tour. Saturday night's episode marks Carpenter's return to SNL after her previous appearance in May 2024. Her hosting debut is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly awaiting the show. As Carpenter takes center stage on Saturday night, it will be interesting to see how she navigates the demands of hosting while also performing as musical guest. With her impressive track record and growing fan base, Carpenter is sure to bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the show. The episode airs tonight at 11:30 PM ET/PT on NBC. *Reporting by Billboard.*