Sabrina Carpenter sets 'SNL' stage on fire with electrifying performance

Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl era is shining brighter than ever as she made her debut as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live where delivered an amazing mix of charm, humour, and powerhouse vocals.

The 26-year-old pop sensation thrilled audiences with back-to-back performances of her hit tracks Manchild and Nobody’s Son, lighting up the stage with her signature flair.

After the show, Carpenter shared a clip of her Manchild performance on Instagram, writing, “has to be most fun performance of manchild I’ve gotten to do so far @nbcsnl singing into a hairbrush from here on out.”

In the video, the Man’s Best Friend singer commanded a bedroom-themed set, blending theatrical energy with pop star confidence.

Fans couldn’t stop raving about the performance, with one user gushing, “This is so amazing."

While another fan hailed it as “Our new favorite performance.”

Following her sensational SNL debut, Sabrina Carpenter is set to continue her Short n’ Sweet tour, with her next stop at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on October 23, 2025.