This past weekend, Sabrina Carpenter made headlines during her appearance on Saturday Night Live as she took on dual roles as both the celebrity guest host and musical performer. Her electrifying performance of the track ‘Nobody’s Son’ from her latest album Man’s Best Friend was not only memorable for its energy but also for an unexpected slip that caught many viewers off guard.
During her karate-themed performance at Studio 8H, Carpenter let loose two F-bombs, singing, “He sure f*cked me up,” which made it to the East Coast broadcast on NBC and Peacock’s simulcast. The slip-up raised questions about whether NBC would face any repercussions from the FCC for airing the expletives live. As of now, it remains uncertain if fines or other consequences are on the horizon.
According to sources close to the show, the episode was edited for the West Coast broadcast and future airings. The explicit language has since been removed from the performance on streaming platforms like Peacock and YouTube, ensuring that future viewers will not encounter the slip.
Despite the censorship for later airings, many fans who tuned in live shared their reactions on social media. One fan exclaimed, “Sabrina saying f*ck TWICE on live national television is the most Sabrina Carpenter thing ever she dgaf im crying.” Another user humorously commented, “Never leave Sabrina Carpenter unsupervised she’s gonna drop the f bomb on national television.” Such reactions highlight the unexpected yet entertaining nature of live performances.
This incident is not the first of its kind for SNL. Last season, the show encountered a similar situation when Ego Nwodim’s ‘Weekend Update’ segment provoked expletives from the live audience. However, the show managed to avoid an FCC investigation as the West Coast airing was delayed and properly censored. The East Coast broadcast aired outside of the 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. window, during which obscene content is typically prohibited on broadcast television and radio.
Marking her third appearance on the iconic NBC sketch comedy show, Sabrina Carpenter showcased her versatility not only as a host but also as a musical guest, delivering another performance of her hit song ‘Manchild’. The combination of her talent and the unexpected moments of the night made for a memorable episode that fans will likely be talking about for a long time.
