Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary episode saw rising pop artist Role Model's SNL debut as the musical guest. Midway through his live rendition of "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," fans erupted when Charli XCX appeared on stage as his "Sally girl." It became one of the night's biggest surprises. Fans reacted, saying:
"jesus christ brings out mother mary during his last supper performance debut"
During the SNL performance, Role Model performed his hit "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out." Traditionally, he invites a "Sally girl," a fan or celebrity, to join him on stage for the role of Sally. Past guests have included Conan Gray, Reneé Rapp, and SNL's Bowen Yang. This time, it was Charli XCX.
Internet reactions to Role Model enlisting Charli XCX as his Sally for debut SNL performance
Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share a performance clip, captioning:
"Role Model brings out Charli XCX as his Sally for his debut SNL performance."
Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts about Role Model and Charli XCX's SNL performance. Below are some of their reactions:
"Role Model bringing out Charli XCX as his Sally for his SNL debut? That is a cinematic moment right there. Perfect chaos, perfect chemistry.", declared a fan.
"Charli’s first instinct when she fell out with Twigs was to start befriending and promoting the women who were being racist to Twigs and victim blaming her during her ongoing domestic abuse trial. No one should ever feel bad for her she’s a nasty spirit who hates other girls.x2", noted another.
"Of course Charli's his Sally. SNL debut level unlocked.", penned a third.
Others also chimed in:
"Charli XCX on SNL? Didn't see that coming. Gotta check out that performance!", expressed a netizen.
"two icons maximizing their iconicness", hyped another.
"Suddenly I’m streaming Role Models music", shared a third.
After his SNL debut, Role Model is set to kick off a series of European and festival performances. He will be joined on multiple stops by Chloe Slater and other notable acts. His upcoming live dates are as follows:
- Thursday, October 23, 2025, New York, NY, Beacon Theatre (Rolling Stone Musicians on Musicians)
- Monday, November 3, 2025, London, United Kingdom, Eventim Apollo (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025, London, United Kingdom, Eventim Apollo (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Thursday, November 6, 2025, Manchester, United Kingdom, O2 Apollo (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Saturday, November 8, 2025, Leeds, United Kingdom, O2 Academy (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Monday, November 10, 2025, Tilburg, Netherlands, 013 Poppodium (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Berlin, Germany, Columbiahalle (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Friday, November 14, 2025, Paris, France, Le Trianon (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Saturday, November 15, 2025, Paris, France, Le Trianon (Featuring Chloe Slater)
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Sunday, January 11, 2026, Cancún, Mexico, Moon Palace Resort (With Noah Kahan and Mumford & Sons)
- Thursday, February 5, 2026, Auckland, New Zealand, Laneway Festival
- Saturday, February 7, 2026, Gold Coast, Australia, Laneway Festival
- Sunday, February 8, 2026, Sydney, Australia, Laneway Festival
- Friday, February 13, 2026, Melbourne, Australia, Laneway Festival
- Saturday, February 14, 2026, Adelaide, SA, Laneway Festival
- Sunday, February 15, 2026, Perth, Australia, Laneway Festival
- Thursday, June 4, 2026, to Saturday, June 6, 2026, Barcelona, Spain, Primavera Sound (Sant Adrià de Besòs)
Available tickets can be purchased from Role Model's official website.