This weekend, two dynamic entertainers, Nikki Glaser and the enigmatic pop sensation sombr, are making their anticipated debuts on 'Saturday Night Live.' As the new host, Glaser will bring her comedic prowess, while sombr promises a musical performance that is sure to captivate—and amuse—the show's audience.
In the freshly released promos for this week's episode, the camaraderie between Glaser, sombr, and cast member Chloe Fineman takes center stage. The promos kick off with Fineman complimenting the pop artist's unique stage name. 'sombr — it’s such a cool name,' Fineman remarks. Glaser chimes in, 'It’s like if I called myself “Glasr.”' This lighthearted banter leads to a humorous exchange about the spelling of sombr's name.
sombr, whose given name is Shane Michael Boose, feigns surprise at Glaser’s observation. 'It is? I’ve been spelling it wrong this whole time and NOBODY TOLD ME?' the artist exclaims, following it up with an exaggerated scream off-screen. Glaser, quick on her feet, retorts with a cheeky new name for him: 'More like “angr.”'
The comedic rhythm keeps rolling as Fineman delves into the meaning behind sombr's moniker, prompting the artist to explain, 'Well, my initials are S.M.B.' 'Ohhh!' Glaser responds, playfully adding, 'My initials are N.R.G. — like energy.' Fineman's contribution is a simple, whimsical, ‘Cherf,’ a nod to her initials, C.R.F.
Both Glaser and sombr's presence on 'Saturday Night Live' marks a significant milestone. For sombr, the appearance comes during a breakout year marked by the release of his debut album, 'I Barely Know Her,' which has already produced a string of successful singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including 'Back to Friends,' 'Undressed,' and '12 to 12.'
The singer-songwriter's knack for blending emotive lyrics with catchy tunes has won him fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Glaser's comedic star continues to rise; known for her sharp wit, she will return to host the Golden Globes in January.
Fans can catch sombr and Glaser on 'Saturday Night Live,' airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. With the blend of Glaser’s humor and sombr’s music, this episode is set to be a memorable one.