As anticipation builds for this weekend’s episode Saturday Night Livethat is presented Dua Lipa As both hosts and musical guests, fans were able to take a look behind the scenes of the performers Chloe Fineman Perfecting her impression of the pop sensation.
In a promotional video released by SNLChloe is seen hilariously trying to emulate Dua’s iconic style and mannerisms. The video begins with Chloe enthusiastically singing Dua’s hit “Levitating” but stumbling over the lyrics.
In a light-hearted exchange, Dua, who is present at the rehearsal, praises Chloe’s comedic efforts but jokingly asks, “Who was there?”, prompting Chloe to respond with a playful “You.”
Dua acknowledges the need for improvement, gives constructive criticism and states that the texts are not entirely correct. She then shifts the focus to Chloe’s dance moves and suggests some adjustments to better mimic her own style.
The video shows Chloe altered to look more like Dua, complete with a British accent. Encouraged by the progress, Dua gives her approval, declaring that the impression is “close enough” before handing Chloe a microphone.
As rehearsal continues, Dua expresses her confidence in Chloe’s ability to handle the performances as she focuses on her sketches.
Dua leaves the set to grab a snack and a nervous Chloe takes center stage. She practices her performance and channels her inner Dua with the confident statement: “I am Dua Lipa, I am Dua Lipa.”
While Ryan Gosling‘s is hosting a gig on April 13th. SNL announced that the 28-year-old singer will take on both coveted roles on May 4 as she continues to promote her upcoming third studio album. Radical optimism.
“DOUBLE DUTY DUA,” the “Levitating” singer simply wrote on Instagram that evening one day after the release of “Illusion” the new song from the highly anticipated release.
The hosting gig immediately follows the release of Radical optimismwhich Dua first announced in March.
Back in January 2021, she visited Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to sing “Don’t Start Now” and “Levitating” with the host Kristen Wiigwho recently returned to her old home alongside RAYE for the April 6 episode.
It was an epic season of SNL so far Salt burn star Jacob Elordi led the first episode of the new year together with musical guest Reneé Rapp. Below Dakota Johnson And Justin Timberlake‘S SNL Returning on January 27th, The bear star Ayo Edebiri she made SNL Debut, along with a recurring musical guest Jennifer Lopez. The 49th season also featured presenters and musical guest appearances Josh Brolin, Ariana Grande, Emma Stone And Sydney Sweeney.
The NBC sketch comedy show premiered its 49th season on October 14th and brought SNL alum Pete Davidson back to Studio 8H to host the premiere. SNL Was forced to go dark and cancel season 48 last year due to the Writers Guild of America strike. However, after the WGA reached an agreement with the AMPTP, Saturday Night Live was able to return to television.
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