Bring on Christmas because Sabrina Carpenter is coming for Carey’s crown by releasing a Netflix holiday special

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When you think of Christmas music, one name usually pops into your head: Mariah Carey, the reigning queen of holiday tunes. But could Sabrina Carpenter be on the verge of changing the game and stealing that crown?

It certainly seems possible! Carpenter is teaming up with Netflix for a holiday special titled A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, and it’s shaping up to be everything we didn’t know we wanted. The teaser features Carpenter in a dazzling red bodysuit, looking directly into the camera and asking, “Expecting someone else?” Fans are buzzing with excitement, and many believe that “someone else” has to be none other than Carey!

Netflix has given more insight into this exciting collaboration, teasing that this is Carpenter’s first-ever holiday special. They described it as “really gonna jingle your bells,” and promised that it will include unexpected duets and comedic guests. Mark your calendars for December 6 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT because this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Fans have been sharing their reactions online, and the comments are filled with enthusiasm. One fan joked, “Expecting someone else? Is nasty work Mariah better go hide,” a comment that has garnered over 10,000 likes. Another chimed in with, “Mariah Carey forgot to defrost this season,” playfully poking fun at the competition.

Other comments express excitement, with fans saying things like, “Her team is working overtime tbh,” and “This is the greatest thing you’ve ever done, Netflix!” Even the official MTV Instagram account joined in on the fun, saying, “My bells are definitely jingling.”

So, what can we look forward to in this Christmas special? Netflix has shared that Carpenter will perform tracks from her holiday EP Fruitcake. But she won’t be flying solo; there will be duets, guest performers, and comedy sketches to keep everyone entertained.

Sabrina Carpenter is currently on fire, with her sixth studio album Short n’ Sweet topping the charts and her music video for “Taste” receiving rave reviews. With all this success, why take on a holiday special? Carpenter explained, “The holidays have always been so special to me. I am excited to bring my take to a classic holiday variety show—infusing my love of music and comedy to make something that is uniquely me.”

This looks like a holiday special you definitely don’t want to miss! So be sure to save the date and get ready for some festive fun with Sabrina Carpenter!