Lily Allen's SNL performances spotlight West End Girls ahead of tour

Following her recent tour announcement, Lily Allen returned to Saturday Night Live on December 14 for two standout performances from her album West End Girls, including a surprise Dakota Johnson cameo during 'Madeline.'

SNL Performance Details

Lily Allen appeared as musical guest on the December 14, 2025, episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Josh O’Connor. She performed 'Sleepwalking,' an introspective ballad from her October 2025 album West End Girls, staged in a dimly lit bedroom set.

Her second song, 'Madeline'—exploring themes of infidelity tied to her separation from David Harbour—featured a translucent curtain with a silhouetted figure. During the spoken-word section, the figure revealed itself as Dakota Johnson, who kissed Allen on the cheek at the close.

Linking to Album and Tour

West End Girls draws from Allen's personal heartbreak, earning critical acclaim for its raw storytelling. Building on her December 11 tour announcement—which includes a European kickoff in March 2026 and North American dates in April— these SNL sets preview the full album performances planned for the arenas and theaters.

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