“SNL” returned to the air for the third episode of its 51st season on Saturday, Oct. 18, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter pulling double duty as both host and musical guest.

Just like season premiere host Bad Bunny , Carpenter has quickly entered the “SNL” circle of trust as both a reliable utility player and an envoy to a younger generation.

Not only was Carpenter given the opening musical number (alongside Paul Simon) at the “SNL50” anniversary show , she popped up in a sketch during the special, served as the musical guest for the Season 49 finale, and made a cameo appearance in May alongside host (and fellow short celeb) Quinta Brunson .

Saturday’s episode was structured a little differently than most, perhaps in part because the start of the show was delayed by 12 minutes du

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