Ariana Grande stole the show with her impressive impersonations during her latest stint as host on Saturday Night Live. Her hilarious opening monologue on October 12 not only saw her flawlessly embody the likes of Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani but also delivered a spot-on caricature of Celine Dion in a hilarious parody of the latter's NFL Sunday Night Football promotional spot.
In a pre-recorded sketch titled "Celine Dion Sports Promo," Grande magnificently transformed into Dion, echoing the iconic Canadian singer's appearance in a recent promo for the Dallas Cowboys versus Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry. Drawing from Dion's 1996 hit "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," Grande's Dion sang a heartfelt ode to football, imbuing it with a French Canadian twang.
"Football, this game that weaves the fabric of our present with our storied past," Grande's Dion intoned. "And so, last week, I, Celine Dion, lent my voice to Sunday Night Football's grandeur. Yet, football isn't the sole sport that resurrects our collective memories." She then segued seamlessly, revealing that "there exists another arena, where timeless passions ignite nostalgic flames within my soul and within the confines of the octagon," ushering in a UFC-infused rendition of her classic tune. This time, the melody reverberated with images of physical combat, from shattered bones to crushing knees to the groin.
Elsewhere in the episode, Stevie Nicks made a triumphant return to the SNL stage as a musical guest for the first time since 1983, captivating audiences with a rousing performance of her Roe v. Wade-inspired anthem "The Lighthouse" and a poignant rendition of her timeless classic "Edge of Seventeen."
Experience Grande's brilliant take on "Celine Dion Sports Promo" by watching the sketch below. For those without cable access, fear not, as the episode streams seamlessly on Peacock, which you can easily subscribe to via the provided link. A Peacock account also grants you access to an extensive library of past SNL episodes, ensuring you never miss a moment of this iconic comedy institution.
