Live from Studio 8H, it’sJenna Ortega!

During heropening monologue, Ortega poked fun at how she is known for her various horror roles — includingWednesday,X,Scream VandScream VI— telling the in-studio audience and viewers watching at home, “I think there’s just something about my face where people see it, and they’re like, ‘Hey! Let’s throw blood on that.’ "

“You were on the show for 11 seasons,” Ortega responded, before then telling Armisen that he was the reason why she watchedSNLgrowing up.

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One other moment from the show saw the actressparodyThe Parent Trap, where Armisen played a crew member who steps in as the body double for Ortega’s character.

The 1975 — composed of members Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald and George Daniel — performed twice during their second-everSNLappearance.

The group, which last appeared on theLarry David-hosted episode in 2016, first sang “I’m in Love With You,” before later taking the stage once more to croon “Oh Caroline” near the end of the show.

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Season 48 ofSNLhas been taking place as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.

PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons, whileCecily Strongleft the show in December 2022.

On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.

SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”

Saturday Night Livewill return on April 1 withQuinta Brunsonas host andLil Yachtyas musical guest.

source: people.com