Full of music and chaos, it marked the most-viewed SNL episode since 2021, when Elon Musk hosted.
Grande last hostedSaturday Night Livein March 2016, when she was also a musical guest.
But even then, she found herself in two separate skits with host Josh Brolin.
Host Ariana Grande during the monologue on Saturday, October 12, 2024.Will Heath/NBC
Grande is a theater kid; she just couldnt help herself.
The host and musical guest pairings that have to follow her episode have a high bar to clear.
On Friday, Michael Keaton will host with Billie Eilish as musical guest.
John Mulaney will return as host on Nov. 2, with Chappell Roan making herSNLdebut as a musical guest.
