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Cher, an American singer and actress, said that she would be the host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the episode will take place on December 20, 2025. In a way, she gave the whole event as an early Christmas gift to her fans. Moreover, the announcement that was made just before the airing has caused considerable buzz and reactions from her ever-loyal fans who cannot wait for her to return to the famous stage.
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Cher has always been quite brief and upbeat in her communications. The name of her post, ‘Christmas Comes Early This Year,’ was followed by the date and the show. The post instantly became the centre of attention for her global fan base, which is made up of countless people who have been supporting her throughout her career. The timing of the announcement, just before the holiday season, adds a layer of joyous anticipation to the usual discussions that surround an ‘SNL’ host announcement.
The audience was very supportive and many people said that the announcement was a highlight of the day. One of the comments was, ‘Can’t wait! It has been such a shit storm of a year you are going to be such a breath of fresh air.’ This person shared a personal link with Cher, commenting, ‘I’ve loved you since I was in seventh, I saw you and Sonny (RIP) live when I was in junior high.’ This perception of Cher as a nostalgic and uplifting escape was granted by many.
Most of the comments displayed a sense of humor and keen-wittedness. A user joked about the announcement and pointed out a detail by saying, ‘the non-smoking sign at your door 😭.’ This detail was taken by another user as a reason to joke, who said, ‘I guess Ariana is fine with smoking. 🤭.’—the public image of the fellow musical guest, Ariana Grande, was playfully poked at. The TO get DJ to play a Christmas song!!! was a clear reference to Cher’s recent hit single ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song,’ thus it also fueled the speculations regarding her potential musical performances during the show.
The announcement was significantly impactful for some fans as a personal gift. ‘Best bday gift ever, can’t wait!!’ said one follower when another mentioned, ‘This is the best Christmas present to me personally.’ Another comment expressed the promise of the episode, ‘I’ve never been more excited for an episode… Making Christmas gay again! 🏳️🌈’—referring to Cher’s unending attraction as a revered figure in the LGBTQ+ community.
However, not every response was positive. Someone commented, ‘More plastic coming for Christmas 🤡,’ reflecting a single negative viewpoint, which, however, was rare in the midst of thousands of positive comments. The overall mood was one of anticipation and excitement for a performer who has always managed to remain young despite the changes in the era.
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Cher’s next ‘SNL’ performance will not only be a huge milestone to celebrate but also an addition to her long list of live television music performances that have defined her incredible career. Furthermore, it will also mix the Christmas spirit with the unpredictable humor of the show—a combination that has the audience already counting down the hours till the event. The combined social media reaction is both an evidence of her remarkable ability to attract attention and a confirmation that her star power is still very much alive. This Christmas Eve event stands to be a television spectacular, ending the year with a typical touch of Cher’s magic and laughter. The event also brings to mind the recent Cher and Cyndi Lauper collaboration. In other entertainment news, the work of director Cherien Dabis has been recognized with a major nomination, while her film “All That’s Left of You” is set for a global release. Meanwhile, actress Teri Hatcher has been sharing family recipes and even took her first driverless Waymo ride in Austin.