Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Sabrina Carpenter's Live SNL 'F-Bomb' Double Drop Shocks Fans!

Sabrina Carpenter caused a stir on live television Saturday night after dropping the F-bomb twice during her performance on Saturday Night Live

SABRINA CARPENTER UNLEASHES UNFILTERED FURY ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

In a shocking display of unapologetic attitude, Sabrina Carpenter left audiences gasping for air as she dropped not one, but TWO F-bombs during her highly-anticipated performance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The 26-year-old pop sensation, who was also hosting the show, didn't hold back when singing some of her most explicit lyrics from her latest album, Man's Best Friend.

As Carpenter took to the stage for her second musical performance, she crooned the phrase "He sure f**ked me up" on two separate occasions while performing the hit single "Nobody's Son." The East Coast live telecast and Peacock simulcast aired the uncensored version, leaving many viewers stunned and delighted by the unexpected outburst.

The 26-year-old pop star, who pulled double duty as both host and musical guest, didn't hold back when singing the explicit lyrics, 'He sure f**ked me up,' on two separate occasions

However, it seemed that NBC was caught off guard by Carpenter's explicit language. For the West Coast broadcast and digital uploads on YouTube and Hulu, the network hastily censored the profanity, sparking a wave of reactions from fans on social media. "SABRINA SAYING F–K UNCENSORED LIVE ON SNL IS KILLING ME," one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), while another joked, "Oh NBC about to be fined so bad for letting Sabrina say f–k 2 whole times on SNL."

According to Variety, there was likely some miscommunication between NBC's censors and the show's producers. Historically, SNL runs with a minimal delay to avoid such slip-ups, but it appears that the network was caught off guard by Carpenter's unfiltered language.

The controversy surrounding Carpenter's performance has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics alike. While some have praised her for speaking her mind and pushing boundaries, others have expressed concern about the potential consequences of her actions. After all, NBC is famously wary of live profanity due to the risk of FCC fines.

While the expletives aired uncensored during the East Coast live telecast and Peacock simulcast, NBC quickly cleaned it up for the West Coast broadcast and digital uploads

Carpenter's explicit moment came during her second performance of the night, which was staged in a martial-arts-inspired set. Earlier in the episode, she performed her single "Manchild" and delivered a sassy opening monologue that poked fun at her own sultry image. "Everyone thinks of me as this, like, horndog pop star," she quipped, "but there's really so much more to me... I'm not just horny. I'm also turned on and I'm sexually charged. And I love to read. My favorite book is the encyclopedia. It's so big and it's hard..."

During her monologue, Carpenter also addressed the provocative album cover of Man's Best Friend, which features a risqué image of her on all fours with an unseen figure pulling her hair. In a humorous twist, she revealed that fans had misinterpreted the photo, thinking it was a genuine shot from the 50th anniversary special. "But what people don't realize is, that's just how they cropped it," she said with a wink. "If you zoom out, it's clearly a picture from the 50th anniversary special – Bowen [Yang] helping me up by the hair after Martin Short shoved me out of the buffet line."

This isn't the first time Carpenter has surprised audiences with some unfiltered language. At the 2025 MTV VMAs, she dropped an F-bomb during her Best Album acceptance speech, saying, "So to get to be a part of something that brings you light, makes you dance, and makes you feel like the world is your f*ing oyster – I'm so grateful."

After the episode aired, fans took to social media to react to the surprise profanity, with many expressing disbelief that the curse words made it through NBC's usually strict censors

Carpenter joins a long list of SNL hosts and performers who have accidentally or intentionally let curse words fly on live TV. Past offenders include Kristen Stewart, Sam Rockwell, and Ariana Grande, as well as former cast members Jenny Slate and Norm Macdonald. Even the rock band The Replacements made headlines for the same offense back in 1986.

As fans continue to discuss Carpenter's shocking performance, one thing is clear: she's a force to be reckoned with on live television. Will NBC take action against her, or will they let her unfiltered attitude slide? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – Sabrina Carpenter is making waves in the entertainment industry, and we can't get enough of it!

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • Variety

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