Ariana Grande opened Saturday Night Live’s holiday episode on December 20, 2025, with a festive monologue that included a comedic spoof of Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Grande’s parody, retitled “What Do I Get for Christmas for This Dude?” humorously addressed the stress of holiday gift shopping, with lyrics about not knowing what to buy for her cousin’s boyfriend. The performance was part of the Season 51 finale of SNL, which featured Cher as the musical guest and marked cast member Bowen Yang’s final episode on the show.
During the monologue, Grande joked about her busy schedule and holiday preparations before launching into her playful song rendition to the melody of Carey’s classic. Audience members cheered as she sang about her gift-giving dilemma and poked fun at her press tour commitments. Bowen Yang joined her onstage during the segment, receiving applause after the announcement of his departure from SNL and participating in the banter about his small role in Wicked: For Good.
The Christmas episode combined Grande’s humor and musical talent with sketches and performances that celebrated the season and highlighted Yang’s farewell. SNL aired this holiday special as the last episode of the year, drawing attention for its blend of comedy, song parodies, and emotional moments tied to cast transitions.
