Sabrina Carpenter sparked controversy during her appearance on Saturday Night Live on October 18.
As a third-time guest on SNL, Carpenter took on the role of both host and musical guest, performing in multiple live sketches with quick changes and different sets.
During her monologue, Carpenter addressed the recent controversy surrounding her album cover,
Man’s Best Friend, which features a puppy on the back cover.
The album cover had sparked debate over whether it was appealing to the male gaze or rioting against it, with some arguing that the innuendos were setting women back 50 years.
Author's summary: Sabrina Carpenter hosts SNL amidst controversy.