After the SNL episode aired, bridesmaids Meredith Ryals and Mackenzie Stone playfully called out the comedy show on TikTok, claiming to have had the idea first

Ariana Grande led “ Saturday Night Live ” to its highest ratings since Elon Musk hosted the show on May 8, 2021. Grande’s Oct. 12 episode, with musical guest Stevie Nicks, drew 5.6 million viewers in live+same day viewing on NBC, per Nielsen data. That number does not account for delayed viewing, with that data becoming available at a later date.

Ariana put up Grande numbers as Saturday Night Live host. The pop singer and Wicked movie co-star’s second turn as SNL host this past weekend delivered 5.6 million total viewers, marking the long-running sketch comedy’s biggest audience since May 8,

You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Go here for more information. Ariana Grande's "SNL" episode delivered the biggest audience the NBC sketch show has seen since 2021.

As the anticipation for the Wicked movie builds to an all-time high, Ariana Grande continues to impress. The pop superstar and Glinda actress hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend (for the second time) alongside Stevie Nicks as the musical guest.