Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande cleverly seized the moment with the legendary Stevie Nicks in their midst, weaving a delightful preview for the highly anticipated October 12th episode of Saturday Night Live. As they chat about Grande's triumphant return as the show's host, the Wicked star playfully alludes to Fleetwood Mac's iconic 1982 hit "Gypsy," suggesting that lightning might strike twice, hoping to entice Nicks into a spontaneous duet.
"You can't fool me into singing, you two," Nicks quips, her wit matched by the nodding heads of Yang and Grande, who then segue gracefully into sharing their weekend adventures. Grande regales with tales of conquering a mountain peak, only to find herself humbled by the journey's end. Yang, ever the quick-witted companion, echoes the sentiment with a playful twist, referencing his own encounter with the forces of nature—a nod to Fleetwood Mac's timeless "Landslide."
Finally, Nicks, unable to resist the charm, joins in, her angelic voice filling the air with the haunting melody of "Landslide," completing the circle of nostalgia and magic. This upcoming weekend marks Grande's triumphant second turn as SNL's host, a testament to her enduring star power since her debut in 2016.
Following the triumph of her Billboard 200-chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine earlier this year, Grande returned to the stage as a musical guest alongside Josh Brolin, delighting audiences with her performance and comedic prowess in sketches like a delightful Moulin Rouge parody, shared with Yang. And for Nicks, this is a milestone occasion—her first musical guest appearance on SNL since 1983, a rare treat for fans as Fleetwood Mac has never graced the show's stage before.
Be sure to catch the full episode this Saturday, October 12th, at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, or stream it on Peacock, for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and pure magic.
