Melissa McCarthy returned to SNL, celebrating the holiday spirit with a festive monologue and a faux snowstorm that humorously engulfed her. Special guests and music followed in the lively episode.
McCarthy's sixth time hosting SNL
Festive monologue with faux snowstorm
Showed off unique musical talent
Colin Jost's cold open skit
Two more shows left for 2025
Upcoming hosts include Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande
Melissa McCarthy hosted Saturday Night Live, getting into the holiday spirit with a monologue that featured a comical faux snowstorm. This marked her sixth time leading the show.
Festive Opening and Snowstorm Surprise
McCarthy began the episode after a few weeks off, expressing joy at being back for the holidays. She described December as “a special time of the year” and played with holiday music.
She humorously introduced her musical skill, claiming to play the “mouth horn” and began humming a Christmas tune. As she celebrated the season, faux snow fell around her, unexpectedly engulfing her in a snowstorm.
Cold Open and Special Guests
The episode featured a cold open with Colin Jost portraying Pete Hegseth, humorously addressing controversial allegations. James Austin Johnson joined as Trump, supporting Hegseth during the comedic skit.
McCarthy’s performance included playful interactions with cast members, culminating in her singing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” with additional cast members joining in.
Upcoming Episodes and Hosts
This episode was the first of December and marked McCarthy’s ongoing connection with SNL, following several previous cameos. Two more shows remain for the year, with hosts including Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande.
Season 51 has already featured various hosts, indicating a lively end to the year’s programming.
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