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'SNL U.K.' Reveals Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa as Hosts for Final Two Episodes of Inaugural SeasonSubstrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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'SNL U.K.' Reveals Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa as Hosts for Final Two Episodes of Inaugural Season

Saturday Night Live U.K. announced the hosts and musical guests for its last two episodes on May 1, 2026. Hannah Waddingham will host the May 9 episode with Myles Smith performing, while Ncuti Gatwa hosts May 16 with Holly Humberstone. The show is concluding its first season.

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SNL UK Cold Open Sketches Keir Starmer's Ambassador PickIllustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)
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SNL UK Cold Open Sketches Keir Starmer's Ambassador Pick

The fifth episode of Saturday Night Live U.K. included a cold open sketch parodying Keir Starmer's selection of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S. The sketch portrayed Jeremy Clarkson as a game show host challenging Starmer. It aired on April 25, 2026, according to…

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Jimmy Fallon Joins Nicola Coughlan on 'SNL U.K.' for Studio Tour and Rap About 'The Magic Faraway Tree'Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)
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Jimmy Fallon Joins Nicola Coughlan on 'SNL U.K.' for Studio Tour and Rap About 'The Magic Faraway Tree'

Nicola Coughlan hosted the April 25, 2026, episode of 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' with assistance from Jimmy Fallon during her opening monologue. The pair conducted a chaotic studio tour and performed an explicit rap about Coughlan's new animated film 'The Magic Faraway Tree.' Var…

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Riz Ahmed Hosts 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' and Addresses British Identity in MonologueVariety
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Riz Ahmed Hosts 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' and Addresses British Identity in Monologue

Actor Riz Ahmed hosted the April 4 episode of 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' and discussed themes of British identity during his opening monologue. He referenced his career, including roles in 'Sound of Metal' and 'Four Lions,' and commented on national divisions. The series, which p…

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Saturday Night Live U.K. Features Keir Starmer Sketch with Celebrity Impersonations in Third Episodetechcentral.co.za
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Saturday Night Live U.K. Features Keir Starmer Sketch with Celebrity Impersonations in Third Episode

The third episode of Saturday Night Live U.K. opened with a cold open sketch portraying British Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeking to uplift the nation. The sketch included impersonations of soccer player Harry Kane, actor Olivia Colman, and cartoon character Peppa Pig. It refer…

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