🎬 SNL is BACK! And it’s wilder than ever
Saturday Night Live returned with a bang on October 4, 2025, launching Season 51 with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny as host and Doja Cat as the musical guest. This wasn’t just another S N L Season 51 episode — it felt like a fresh reboot. With a mix of political satire, pop culture parodies, and a new cast lineup, the internet couldn’t stop talking!
🎤 Bad Bunny Stole the Spotlight
Bad Bunny kicked off the night with a monologue that packed a punch. Switching effortlessly between English and Spanish, he celebrated his Latin identity and told critics to embrace diversity. With humor, sharp social commentary, and playful jabs at pop culture, he set the tone for an energetic and memorable SNL Season 51 premiere.
“You have four months to learn.”
Yep, that’s the same Bad Bunny who has everyone talking about his Super Bowl halftime show 2026 rumors! 🌟
Cold Open Alert: The episode started with hilarious political jokes, featuring impersonations that had the audience cracking up. And just like that, S N L Season 51 reminded everyone why it’s still the king of late-night comedy.
🎭 Sketches That Went Viral
- “Jeopardy!” Parody: Bad Bunny fumbles his way through trivia and totally wins the laughs.
- “KPop Demon Hunters” – a fantasy-packed, over-the-top parody.
- “Inventing Spanish” – with a surprise cameo by Benicio del Toro.
- “ChatGPTío” – yes, SNL even roasted AI in style.
The night also had guest appearances from Jon Hamm — because why not sprinkle a little Hollywood stardust?
(Pro Tip: Clips from the sketches are trending on X (Twitter) and TikTok — if you haven’t seen them yet, you’re missing out!)
🎶 Doja Cat’s Fire Performances
Doja Cat brought the house down with two songs from her new album Vie:
- “Aaahh Men!” – the energy was insane!
- “Gorgeous” – she sat inside a giant rose and totally slayed.
No sketches for her this time, but her performances alone had fans tweeting 🔥
🧑🎤 S N L Cast 2025: New Faces, New Energy
With longtime stars like Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim leaving, the show introduced five fresh faces:
- Kam Patterson
- Veronika Slowikowska
- Jeremy Culhane
- Tommy Brennan
- Ben Marshall
These newbies brought new vibes, new comedy, and new memes for the internet to feast on.
🕒 How & When to Watch S N L
- Live on NBC: Every Saturday at 11:30 PM ET
- Streaming (US): Peacock, and highlights on YouTube the next day
If you’re outside the US, check your local listings — don’t miss the next wave of sketches!
🔮 Next Episode Sneak Peek
- October 11, 2025: Amy Poehler hosts, Role Model is musical guest
- October 18, 2025: Sabrina Carpenter hosts AND performs as musical guest
So yeah, the host & musical guests change every week, keeping it fresh!
🐦 Trending Tweets About S N L Season 51 Premiere
Bad Bunny’s Monologue Reaction
“Bad Bunny just shut down the haters on SNL. Proud Latinx energy at peak levels 🔥🇵🇷 #BadBunnySNL #SNL”
Doja Cat’s Stunning Performance
“Doja Cat sitting inside a giant rose while performing ‘Gorgeous’? ICONIC. 🌹🎤 #DojaCatSNL #SNLTonight”
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sketch Buzz
“SNL just went FULL K-Pop Demon Hunters. I can’t stop laughing 😂 #SNLSeason51 #BadBunnySNL”
📢 Internet is Losing It
Twitter/X: #BadBunnySNL and #DojaCatSNL trended globally Instagram Reels: BTS clips + performances exploded Reddit: Fans dissected sketches, monologues, and memes (r/SNL thread)
🌟 Viral Kidda Takeaway
S N L Season 51 isn’t just a show — it’s a cultural event. Bad Bunny’s monologue, Doja Cat’s performances, new cast energy, and political satire all combine for a must-watch, meme-worthy, viral experience. if this is how Season 51 kicks off, the rest of the episodes are going to break the internet.
External Links / Rich Media:
- People Recap of SNL Season 51 Premiere
- Entertainment Weekly Review
- Rolling Stone Coverage of Doja Cat Performances
- NBC Official SNL Episode Highlights
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Disclaimer : Images of Bad Bunny (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Doja Cat (CC BY 3.0) are from Wikimedia Commons. AI tools were used to enhance stage, lights, and effects. All content is original commentary on SNL Season 51, fully compliant with copyright and Google policies.
