Ariana Grande & Cher’s SNL Jokes: Gayest Episode Ever?

Ariana Grande called her upcoming‍ hosting ⁤gig for “Saturday Night Live,”⁣ where Cher ​will be the ⁤musical guest, “one of the gayest episodes” in the series’ history.

The pop star made the​ quip during her Tuesday evening appearance ​on “The Tonight Show,” where she told host Jimmy Fallon just how excited she was to hit Studio 8H alongside the “Believe” songstress.

“I’m⁢ so excited. I ​didn’t know it ⁤was going to be her‍ until⁢ two days before and I almost passed out,” Grande shared. “I had no ‌idea⁣ what to do. What an honor. Oh my god.”

As Grande continued,​ she highlighted how Cher’s​ return to ⁣”SNL” has been a long time in the making, given the latter’s last appearance was nearly 40 years ago in 1987. Tho, the “Wicked: For Good” actress ⁤is no stranger to the “SNL” stage, ⁤since she ‌previously hosted the show⁣ in 2016⁤ and 2024.

“She’s the icon,” Grande further praised before joking, “this is one of the gayest ‘SNL’ episodes that will⁤ ever happen.”

After getting a big response from the crowd, Grande added with a laugh, “It has to be.” fallon co-signed‍ her sentiment by repeating back at her, “It has to be.”

Grande was referencing both hers and Cher’s respective statuses as LGBTQ+ icons,as they’ve both issued vocal ‍support for the⁣ community throughout their careers.

Grande and Cher’s “Saturday Night Live” episode will air Dec. 20⁢ at 11:30 p.m. on NBC.

watch Grande’s full “Tonight Show” appearance ⁣above.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” airs weeknights at⁢ 11:35 p.m ET on NBC.