Dua Lipa proved that she is not just the queen of music but also holds equal talent when it comes to hosting a show. The singer made an appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and made sure it was a memorable one.
The ‘Dance the Night‘ singer not only aced her role as a host, but also showcased her musical talents as the night’s musical guest. 28-year-old Dua Lipa also got her parents, Anesa and Dukagjin, featured in her SNL gig. Here’s how it went.
Dua Lipa Thanks Her “Cool” Parents For Their Constant Support
Dua Lipa kicked off her hosting debut at ‘Saturday Night Live‘ with a warm welcome from the Studio 8H audience including her parents cheering for her. The singer said she is grateful for being back at 30 Rock, as she reminisced about her US TV debut eight years ago on The Tonight Show which was also hosted at the same iconic venue.
“It’s great to be back in 30 Rock. I actually made my US TV debut eight years ago, downstairs on The Tonight Show. So this building does feel a lot like home,” Dua Lipa said. She also acknowledged her parents’ presence in the audience. “And especially tonight, because my parents are here in the audience.”
Describing her parents as “kind of cool“, Lipa also narrated a rather funny incident at a club where she unexpectedly ran into them while out with friends. “One night, I was out with my friends and we ended up at the club at 3 in the morning. And who do I bump into but my parents!” the ‘Levitating‘ singer said.
“Which was embarrassing,” she continued. “Because the last thing you want to see when you’re super high and drunk off your ass is your daughter,” Lipa added, drawing laughter from the audience.
In case you missed it: “I Have Been A Fan Of The Character For Years”: Dua Lipa Rumored To Join James Gunn’s DCU In A Unique ‘Superman’ Role
Dua Lipa Makes The SNL Audience Swoon With Her Musical Performance
Amid her lighthearted banter, Dua Lipa also took a moment to appreciate her parents’ support throughout her career journey. “But really, they’ve always been so supportive,” she said. “They let me move from Kosovo to London when I was just 15 to start my career, and now my third album just dropped.”
Lipa made it amply clear that support from her parents has played a significant role in her success, while also talking about the recent release of her third album, ‘Radical Optimism’, which dropped just a day before her hosting gig.
Lipa’s heartfelt talk was followed by her musical performance, where she debuted her latest single, ‘Illusion’. Her vocals and infectious energy both managed to get the audiences swooning and drew a round of applause for her show of talent.
The episode also made some announcements about the upcoming shows, with Maya Rudolph and Vampire Weekend slated for May 11, followed by Jake Gyllenhaal and Sabrina Carpenter closing out the season on May 18.
You might also like to read:
