Weekend Update: Jane Wickline on Sabrina Carpenter's Netflix Christmas Special

Jane Wickline appears at the Weekend Update desk to discuss Sabrina Carpenter's Netflix Christmas special, performing an original song while singing "as" Sabrina Carpenter (despite admitting she can't look or sound like her). The character humorously addresses the confusion and frustration around why internet audiences don't speculate about Sabrina's sexuality like they do with other pop stars such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles. The song features witty lyrics about leaving mixed signals ("I leave a trail of breadcrumbs then I leave a trail of loaves of bread"), references to covering Chappell Roan songs, the "Taste" video co-starring Jenna Ortega, and an awkwardly festive mention of "FRUITCAKE." The performance showcases Wickline's signature dry, deadpan style with off-key singing that's oddly catchy.

Duration: 230 seconds (3:50). Upload Date: December 15, 2024. Views: 1,029,196. Likes: 24,951. Jane Wickline is a new featured player in SNL Season 50 (joined September 2024). This was Wickline's second original song performance at the Weekend Update desk. The sketch references Sabrina Carpenter's actual Netflix special "A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter". Wickline appears as herself in normal appearance (not heavy makeup or prosthetics). The character references real pop culture moments including Sabrina's "Taste" music video with Jenna Ortega. The awkward, deadpan delivery and falsetto "please - help" became particularly memorable to viewers. Some audience members noted her humor doesn't always land immediately with live audiences but resonates more on repeat viewings.