Lily Allen Surprises With Dakota Johnson Cameo During ‘Madeline' Performance on ‘SNL': Watch
Lily Allen returned to "Saturday Night Live" to perform a pair of songs from her latest album, "West End Girls."
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Lily Allen returned to Saturday Night Live in December 2025 for the first time in about two decades, performing two songs from her album West End Girl. The show also featured a high-profile moment with a surprise Dakota Johnson appearance during the Madeline performance, which sparked widespread discussion among viewers.[4][5][7][9]
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Reactions were mixed publicly, with some viewers praising the energy and staging, while others criticized vocal performance or perceived nerves during the live set. The discourse extended to social media platforms where clips and commentary circulated rapidly after the broadcast.[3][4]
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Looking ahead, outlets note an upcoming North American tour in 2026 where Allen is expected to perform material from West End Girl in full, suggesting continued promotion around the SNL appearance and the album cycle.[6][4]
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