Sabrina Carpenter's SNL Show: Hits, Misses, and Oops!

Sabrina Carpenter took on a big role as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. The 26-year-old singer took the stage on October 18, 2024, for the third episode of season 51. She sang two songs, "Manchild" and an uncensored version of "Nobody's Son. " She also appeared in a few sketches, including one where she played a 12-year-old boy hosting a podcast. Carpenter's monologue was a highlight of the show. She joked about the backlash she received for the cover art of her latest album, "Man's Best Friend. " She explained that the controversial image was actually a cropped photo from the SNL 50th anniversary special. Despite her best efforts, the monologue was cut short due to a delay caused by college football. One of the best sketches of the night featured Carpenter and other cast members as a group of 12-year-old boys hosting a podcast. They invited James Austin Johnson, who played President Donald Trump, to discuss "fire" foods. The sketch was a hit with viewers, who enjoyed the unexpected twist. However, not all of the sketches were well-received. The "Domingo" cold open returned for the fourth time, and viewers were not impressed. Many took to social media to express their frustration, saying the sketch had run its course. Additionally, Carpenter appeared to have issues with her mic during the "Girlboss" seminar sketch, leaving viewers unable to hear her lines. The biggest "oops" moment of the night came during Carpenter's performance of "Nobody's Son. " She sang the uncensored version of the song, which included the line "he sure f---ed me up. " While viewers on the East Coast heard the uncensored version, those on the West Coast experienced a slight delay, resulting in a few seconds of silence where the expletive was said. Overall, Carpenter's SNL episode had its highs and lows. While some sketches were a hit with viewers, others fell flat. Despite the technical issues and mixed reactions, Carpenter's performance was a memorable one.