Olivia Rodrigo is making a bold television move tonight on NBC's Saturday Night Live, and fans have every reason to tune in. Not many artists get to command the stage in two completely different roles on the same night. If you thought her music was bold, wait until you see what she has planned for the stage.

Olivia Rodrigo is both the host and the musical guest on Saturday Night Live tonight. This means she will lead sketches, deliver the monologue, and perform her music all in one night. It is a full evening of Olivia Rodrigo, and NBC is banking on her star power to deliver a landmark episode of Season 51.

Rodrigo is using tonight's appearance to build anticipation for her third studio album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.' The album has not yet been released, making this Saturday Night Live episode a key promotional moment. Fans can expect her performances tonight to offer the first live taste of new material from this highly anticipated project.

She joins a very selective group this season, becoming the third artist to take on the double duty role. Sabrina Carpenter and Harry Styles did it before her this season, both drawing massive viewership. Rodrigo now carries that same expectation, and given her fanbase, tonight's episode is already being predicted as one of the most watched of the season.

As Rodrigo prepares to wow the crowd, Saturday Night Live has already been building the hype with a cheeky preview.

Saturday Night Live drops a cheeky promo sketch starring Olivia Rodrigo

Earlier this week, Saturday Night Live dropped a promo sketch parodying The Devil Wears Prada. Cast member James Austin Johnson played Miranda Priestly, the role made legendary by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film. The sketch featured Olivia Rodrigo alongside the cast and gave viewers a glimpse of her comedic timing ahead of the live show.

For viewers in the United States, the episode airs tonight at 11:30 PM ET on NBC, with simultaneous streaming on Peacock. International fans can catch the live feed on Sunday morning, May 3, as the show broadcasts across time zones. Individual sketches and performances will also be uploaded to the official Saturday Night Live YouTube channel shortly after the broadcast ends. Tonight, Rodrigo owns the Saturday Night Live stage entirely.

What are your thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo pulling double duty on Saturday Night Live tonight? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Shraddha Priyadarshi

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui