{"id":2400493,"date":"2026-05-03T19:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2400493"},"modified":"2026-05-03T19:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:31:45","slug":"snl-olivia-rodrigo-hosts-for-the-first-time-debuts-new-song-from-upcoming-album-as-musical-guest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/snl-olivia-rodrigo-hosts-for-the-first-time-debuts-new-song-from-upcoming-album-as-musical-guest\/","title":{"rendered":"SNL: Olivia Rodrigo hosts for the first time, debuts new song from upcoming album as musical guest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Rodrigo performed her single &#8216;drop dead&#8217; and later debuted a new song titled begged&#8217;<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong>Olivia Rodrigo returned to Studio 8H to host <em>Saturday Night Live<\/em> for the first time as the long-running programme approaches the final episodes of its 51st season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rodrigo, previously a musical guest twice, took on double duty, a challenge former cast member John Milhiser said depends on timing and star power.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you&#8217;re a big enough star and personality, of course, you can do double duty. It&#8217;s rare, and it&#8217;s about the moment. Olivia is having her moment. Let her cook,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The episode opened with a political sketch featuring a portrayal of Pete Hegseth, alongside a guest appearance by Aziz Ansari as FBI Director Kash Patel. The segment referenced recent political tensions in Washington, leaning into topical satire.<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lPCbBuyJSAs?si=64254Htuq8U_-2jG\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hegseth and Patel Iran Press Briefing Cold Open - SNL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lPCbBuyJSAs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In her monologue, Rodrigo reflected on her early career, including acting roles and her rise in music, while performing a comedic sequel to her hit \u201cDrivers License\u201d. Milhiser commented, \u201cFor a young artist, she brings a remarkable blend of self-assuredness, vulnerability, and musical reverence.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Pp7KO8bfKH0?si=HaCRSQ178V5OCxiC\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olivia Rodrigo Monologue - SNL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pp7KO8bfKH0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recurring sketches included television parodies, musical segments, and character-driven comedy. A highlight featured Rodrigo performing in a surreal bedroom setting inhabited by alien observers, while another sketch relied on exaggerated product marketing humour.<\/p>\n<p>Rodrigo performed her single \u201cdrop dead\u201d, introduced by Deborah Harry, and later debuted a new song titled &#8220;begged&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pnlOfG213Dg?si=KV9gESzd3bMDeDMs\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olivia Rodrigo: drop dead - SNL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pnlOfG213Dg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Milhiser noted his enthusiasm, saying, \u201cI can&#8217;t stop listening to the new single \u2018drop dead\u2019. Can&#8217;t wait for the album and her upcoming tour.\u201d Rodrigo&#8217;s third studio album <em>you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love <\/em>comes out June 12.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWeekend Update\u201d addressed current affairs, including US politics and entertainment industry disputes, balancing heavier topics with comedic commentary.<\/p>\n<p>Next week&#8217;s <em>Saturday Night Live<\/em> episode, scheduled for May 9, will feature Matt Damon as host\u00a0for his third time, with musical guest <!--qkimaf h3iMwd_h\/HugV6--><!--cqw1tb h3iMwd_h\/HugV6-->Noah Kahan<!--TgQPHd|[]--><!--TgQPHd|[]--> making his second appearance.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source tribune.com.pk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rodrigo performed her single &#8216;drop dead&#8217; and later debuted a new song titled begged&#8217; Olivia Rodrigo returned to Studio 8H to host Saturday Night Live for the first time as the long-running programme approaches the final episodes of its 51st season. 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