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."
www.billboard.comHere’s the latest on Lily Allen and SNL as of late 2025:
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Lily Allen made a high-profile return to Saturday Night Live in December 2025, performing tracks from her album West End Girl and marking her first SNL appearance since 2007. The episodes featured a mix of performances and guest cameos, including a surprise appearance by Dakota Johnson during one of her songs. This comeback generated widespread coverage and discussion about her evolving sound and career momentum. [citation: Rolling Stone coverage of the SNL performance and Dakota Johnson cameo; Billboard recap of the same episode][2][3][5]
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The December 13, 2025 SNL episode hosted by Josh O’Connor featured Lily Allen as the musical guest, with reports noting she performed songs such as Sleepwalking and Madeline from her album West End Girl. The performance was highlighted for its emotional depth and stage energy, contributing to a renewed interest in Allen’s work in the U.S. market. [citation: iNews recap and Rolling Stone recap][1][3]
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Following the SNL appearance, Allen announced or proceeded with an arena tour in early 2026, with dates extending into Europe and North America. Media outlets described the SNL comeback as a catalyst for her broader live-span expansion and ongoing promotion for West End Girl. [citation: Billboard article on the SNL performance and tour plans][5]
Illustration: A dramatic SNL stage moment from Allen’s 2025 appearance with dynamic lighting and a compact crowd engagement moment.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles from a search and summarize any new developments (interviews, tour dates, or new releases) with direct links. Also tell me if you want a quick timeline or a side-by-side comparison of her sets on SNL vs. her studio release cycle.[3][1][5]