SNL UK‘s first season came to a close on a bum note, ratings-wise. Up against stiff competition from the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One, Sky’s adaptation of the iconic NBC comedy drew its lowest audience of the series. With Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa guest presenting, Saturday Night Live UK was watched by 86,420 viewers […]

Ncuti Gatwa took a cheeky swipe at Doctor Who while on SNL UK hosting duties. The former Time Lord joked about the BBC sci-fi show’s ratings and plotlines during his Saturday Night Live UK opening monologue. Speaking from the SNL stage in London, Gatwa said: “I’ve had so many fantastic roles in my career. Millions […]

Louis Theroux proved he is not as thin-skinned as some of his Inside the Manosphere subjects by sending himself up on Saturday Night Live UK. The celebrated British documentary maker featured in a sketch roasting his presenting style, with a flock of Therouxs gathering in a cheap hotel room. Alongside actual Theroux was SNL guest […]

SNL UK‘s cold open went in on political turmoil in the UK. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing a rebellion and resignation calls from within his own party, Sky’s comedy series featured leadership hopefuls gatecrashing 10 Downing Street. Wes Streeting (Jack Shep), Andy Burnham (Paddy Young), and “room for a red one” Angela Rayner (Celeste […]