The 'Wicked' actress and Bowen Yang team up with the legendary Stevie Nicks in a hilarious promo for the upcoming 'SNL' episode, featuring a special performance of 'Landslide'.
- October 11, 2024
AceShowbiz - The upcoming October 12 episode of "Saturday Night Live" promises a delightful blend of humor and music with Ariana Grande returning as host for the second time. The excitement is further amplified by the presence of the iconic Stevie Nicks, marking her first "SNL" musical guest appearance since 1983.
In a recently released promo, Grande and Bowen Yang couldn't resist leveraging Nicks' presence to create a memorable moment. The playful interaction begins with Grande quoting a line from Fleetwood Mac's 1982 hit "Gypsy", saying, "Well, you know what they say: Lightning strikes maybe once, maybe twice." Nicks, catching on quickly, retorts, "You can't trick me into singing."
Not deterred, Yang redirects the conversation by asking Grande about her weekend. Grande replies, "You know, I climbed a mountain and I turned around..." Picking up the cue, Yang adds, "And I saw my reflection on the snow-covered hills..." After a dramatic pause, Nicks completes the lyric with, "And the landslide brought me down," much to the animated delight of Grande and Yang. The moment rekindles the magic of Fleetwood Mac's 1975 classic "Landslide".
This stint on "SNL" is significant for Grande. Apart from her hosting debut in 2016, this year she released her Billboard 200-topping album "Eternal Sunshine" and collaborated on a Josh Brolin-hosted episode. Fans can look forward to her unique blend of charm and musical talent yet again.
The promo also humorously nods to the witchy personas of the stars involved. Grande, who stars in upcoming musical film "Wicked", and Nicks, who has a "witchy" image, exchange witty remarks about their supposed mystical ties. Yang playfully acknowledges this, stating, "Iconic witchy women are here, just in time for spooky season." Grande and Nicks quickly affirm their witchy credentials, with Grande humorously retorting, "Spooky season? Stevie and I are witches all year!" and Nicks adding, "365, 24/7!"
As anticipation builds for this weekend's live episode, fans of both Ariana Grande and Fleetwood Mac have much to look forward to, with promises of musical nostalgia, comedic flair and enchanting guest interactions. Catch the full episode of "Saturday Night Live" at 11:30 P.M. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
