Harry Styles’ SNL Hosting Gig: Sketches, Music, and a Monologue Crash

Harry Styles recently hosted and served as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, marking his second time pulling double duty on the show. His appearance, on March 14, 2026, followed a surprise cameo the week prior during Ryan Gosling’s hosting episode.

A Monologue Interruption

Styles initially crashed Ryan Gosling’s monologue on March 7, 2026, explaining he was simply getting a feel for the show ahead of his own hosting gig. Gosling playfully expressed his frustration at the unexpected visit, joking about a potential movie called “Project Harry Styles.” The Hollywood Reporter documented the exchange, highlighting the spontaneous and humorous interaction between the two stars.

Sketches and Parodies

During his hosting stint, Styles participated in a variety of sketches. He portrayed a prosecutor in a courtroom sketch alongside Sebastian Maniscalco, even mimicking Maniscalco’s mannerisms. A pre-taped commercial parodied HBO’s The White Lotus, referencing former President Trump’s HHS. Styles and Chloe Fineman starred in a commercial for the Scandinavian cruise ship Sparkle Of The Sea, featuring the duo City Vogue Machine performing a rendition of Styles’ song “Watermelon Sugar.”

Other sketches included Styles as a Best Buy employee defending a coworker and a high school quarterback working at a White Castle drive-thru. He also appeared in an Irish-themed R&B music video, showcasing his stepdancing skills, and a commercial for “Harry For Him,” a clothing line available at Target and Claire’s.

Musical Performances

Styles performed two songs during the show: “Dance No More” and “Coming Up Roses.” Ryan Gosling introduced “Dance No More,” while Paul Simon, a previous SNL host and musical guest (in 1975), introduced “Coming Up Roses,” accompanying Styles on piano with a string section. Billboard covered the musical performances, noting Simon’s historical connection to the show.

Cold Open and Additional Notes

The show’s cold open addressed spiking gas prices, with James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump acknowledging Styles and Timothée Chalamet. Colin Jost, as Pete Hegseth, performed a song referencing the Ayatollah. Styles was also reported to have sent pizza to fans waiting in the SNL standby line, according to TikTok posts.

Upcoming Episodes

Saturday Night Live announced that Jack Black will host a future episode with Jack White as the musical guest. This announcement came shortly after news of White’s mother, Teresa Gilis, passing away at age 95.