Nielsen ratings for the October 12 episode hosted by Ariana Grande recorded 5.6 million viewers.
This is the highest audience since May 8, 2021, when Elon Musk hosted the show with musical guest Miley Cyrus.
EPISODE 12 WITH ARIANA GRANDE
MONOLOGUE:
GUEST MUSICAL CHARACTER:
STEVIE NICKS FROM FLEEWOOD MAC
FAVORITE SKETCH FROM THE EPISODE:
“CASTRATI”
With a bowl cut, Renaissance-era clothing, and a very, very high-pitched voice, Ariana Grande plays a traumatized Italian boy introduced by his parents to a prince who tries to impress him with the young boy’s singing.
