Does Adele sing on Saturday Night Live?
Despite multiple assurances that she would focus on acting instead of singing for her debut as host on “Saturday Night Live,” Adele burst into song several times during a spoof on “The Bachelor” about half an hour into the show.
What was Adele doing on Saturday Night Live?
Adele hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time this weekend, returning to the show on October 24 for the first time since she performed in 2015. H.E.R. was the show’s musical guest, performing her new songs “Damage” and “Hold On.” Watch clips below.
How did SNL break Adele’s career?
SNL is “the show that broke my career here in America 12 very long years ago,” 32-year-old Adele explained. She was the musical guest during an episode that aired October 18, 2008 and saw former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin appear alongside Tina Fey.
When did Adele last host SNL?
Adele has performed twice on the NBC sketch comedy show in the past, but has never hosted. She first appeared just before the 2008 presidential election alongside host Josh Brolin. In Nov. 2015, she returned to perform during an episode hosted by Matthew McConaughey.
Is Adele still singing 2020?
“We have music, but we’re still working.” In October 2020, Adele made her big TV comeback and took over hosting duties of Saturday Night Live in the US. During her opening monologue, she revealed that her new album isn’t ready yet, implying that we’ll probably have to wait until 2021.
Why is Adele not singing on Saturday Night Live?
But in a twist, the singer—who last made a significant television appearance in 2016—will not serve as the musical guest as well, as artists like Taylor Swift and Chance the Rapper have done in the past when they were chosen to host. Instead, Adele will simply emcee the show as if she were merely a regular celebrity.
Who sang when Adele hosted SNL?
Kenan Thompson is on top of Adele’s curse jar — twice the size of him. “I think Adele is a genius. One of the greatest soulful singers in memory. Truly a gift,” says Dillon.