Ashlee Simpson is currently in talks with SNL to appear on the show in October. I will repeat that: Ashlee Simpson is currently in talks with SNL to appear on the show in October. It seems that despite the embarrassment of having a previous vocal track kick in during her last appearance on the show, which angered many and gave radio DJs something new to riff on, she claims she's ready to try it again. I guess you have to admire her tenacity.