Ariana Grande Roasts Katy Perry and Channels Mariah Carey on SNL

Ariana Grande brought the laughs while pulling double duty as host on Saturday Night Live, using her latest appearance to poke fun at fellow pop heavyweights Katy Perry and Mariah Carey.

The pop superstar leaned fully into parody across the night, delivering musical impressions that quickly became standout moments.

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One of the most talked-about sketches saw Grande step into Perry’s shoes during a holiday-themed segment built around wildly unlikely duets. Sporting a dark wig and astronaut gear, the singer’s look nodded to Perry’s headline-making Blue Origin space flight earlier this year.

Singing to the tune of ‘Firework,’ Grande playfully belted out altered lyrics like “Baby, you’re a Christmas tree” while exaggerating Perry’s vocal style. The gag landed quickly, especially as the sketch leaned into the absurdity of pop culture moments colliding.

Grande later shifted gears during her opening monologue, spoofing Mariah Carey’s festive staple ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’ Reworking the melody, she joked about the stress of buying presents for acquaintances, drawing loud cheers as the familiar tune kicked in.

The episode marked Grande’s third time hosting SNL, with Cher serving as musical guest, making her first appearance on the show in nearly four decades.

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