The indie musician will make her third appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on 14 November, with John Mulaney returning to host for the seventh time.

Phoebe Bridgers is set to return to Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a musical guest for the third time, sparking excitement among fans on social media.

The 32-year-old singer-songwriter is scheduled to appear on the weekend show on 14 November, alongside comedian John Mulaney, who will host the programme for the seventh time.

Bridgers, best known for tracks including Scott Street, previously generated considerable buzz with her SNL performances. One particularly memorable appearance saw the musician smash a guitar on stage, leaving fans eager to see what she might bring to her upcoming performance.

Following the announcement, fans flooded social media with enthusiastic reactions, with many celebrating the pairing of Bridgers and Mulaney.

One fan wrote, “my worlds are colliding”, while another expressed hope that Mulaney would include another musical sketch featuring Bridgers.

“YAYYYYYYY,” another fan posted in response to the news.

Others highlighted the excitement surrounding the show’s musical line-up, with one social media user mentioning Bridgers alongside Gracie Abrams and The Strokes, describing the run of announcements as “peak after peak after peak”.

Another fan summed up their excitement by writing, “John Mulaney and Phoebe Bridgers, big moment for me”.

The upcoming episode is already generating considerable anticipation, with viewers looking forward to the combination of Mulaney’s comedy and Bridgers’ distinctive indie sound.

Her return marks another appearance on one of American television’s most prominent live entertainment programmes, with fans hoping for another memorable performance.