Benson Boone performed ‘Mystical Magical’ and ‘Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else’ on Saturday Night Live last night (April 3) – watch footage below.
The singer-songwriter Benson made his debut on the show with two tracks taken from his upcoming album ‘American Heart’, which is due for release on June 20 via Night Street Records/Warner.
His February single, ‘Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else’, served as the first taste of the record, and Boone’s rendition of it on the show saw him sing a few lines to host Quinta Brunson before joining the band on stage.
He then took on ‘Mystical Magical’, which he debuted at Coachella earlier this month in a performance that saw him bring out Brian May for a cover of Queen’s classic hit ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, with surprise guest May sticking around for a special rendition of ‘Beautiful Things’.
However, Boone later clapped back at the Coachella crowd’s lukewarm reaction to his rock royalty guest. During his performance at weekend two of the event, he took things further by bringing out a guitar-wielding cardboard cutout of May.
Fans have suggested that the May collaboration at Coachella came in response to recent comparisons to Freddie Mercury, given Boone’s flamboyant performances often employ his signature call and response, and his outfits often appear to have been inspired by him.
Following the Coachella slot, Boone addressed his critics in a recent post on TikTok – suggesting they should be more constructive, advising: “If you hate me or my music, at least have a good reason for it”.
“I just read a comment that said ‘idek [I don’t even know] why I hate Benson Boone but it feels right.’ Like WHAT!!? How am I supposed to improve after reading that?”
Boone, who is known for his trademark backflips and energetic live performances, continued: “At least say something valid like ‘he low-key just flips everywhere[.] can he [do] anything else?’”
Seemingly referring to ‘Beautiful Things’, the star added: “Or even ‘I just don’t like his songs even though I’m basing my opinion off the only one that I’ve heard over and over’ (super valid).”
The track was nominated for International Song Of The Year at the BRITs 2025, while Boone also earned a nod in the International Artist Of The Year category. Additionally, the musician performed ‘Beautiful Things’ at this year’s Grammys, where he was up for Best New Artist – which ultimately went to Chappell Roan.
