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Earlier today, we learned that comedian and actor Jack Whitehall (The 'Burbs, Jungle Cruise) and soul singer Jorja Smith had been tapped for the fourth episode of Sky and NOW's Saturday Night Live UK before taking a one-week hiatus, returning on April 25th for the first of SNL UK's final four shows this season Now,[...]

After that, SNL UK is taking a one-week hiatus before returning on April 25th for the first of four more new shows. Image: Sky This past weekend, SNL UK targeted former Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in an opener that imagined the entire controversy as being a "29-year plan" to make now-King Charles look good[...]

But tonight, SNL UK was still flying solo, targeting former Prince Andrew's relationship to Jeffrey Epstein in the opener that imagined the entire controversy as being a "29-year plan" to make now-King Charles look good Set in 1997, during a meeting at the MI5 headquarters in 1997, shortly after the death of Princess Diana, Celeste[...]

As we're writing this, Saturday Night Live UK is airing on Sky and streaming on NOW, with host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice on tap for the second-ever SNL UK episode To help kick things off on a strong note, SNL UK social media lead Jake Bhardwaj dropped a new episode of "Five to Live," a behind-the-scenes look[...]

Now, it's time for Saturday Night Live UK host Jamie Dornan, musical guest Wolf Alice, and SNL cast member Paddy Young to offer up the on-stage promo In the clip below, Young is curious as to where the band and our host's names came from Let's just say it's all about the vibe… Image: Sky Screencap Here's the[...]

Earlier today, the notecards made it official: Colman Domingo (we're always going to love him from Fear the Walking Dead) has been tapped as SNL host, with Anitta on board as the musical guest. Image: NBCUniversal NBC's Saturday Night Live is the most Emmy-winning show in history and holds 113 Emmy wins (including awards for its specials[...]

on Sunday) with SNL UK host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice on tap On Tuesday, the SNL UK Midweek sketch (above) saw Al Nash, Celeste Dring, and Hammed Animashaun checking in on Dornan as he was readying for the big show But things took a turn when Dornan learned that Nash was one[...]

on Sunday) with SNL UK host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice That means it's time for the SNL UK Midweek sketch, with Al Nash, Celeste Dring, and Hammed Animashaun checking to see how things are going with Dornan as he readies for the big show But things take a turn when Dornan learns that[...]

With SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey as host and Wet Leg as musical guest, SNL UK will hit the streaming service TONIGHT at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT To make sure you're ready, we've put together a preview/rundown of the show's cast and writers, as well as a look behind the scenes at how SNL[...]

To say that the announcement of SNL UK becoming a reality wasn't exactly well-received by a lot of folks across the pond would be a serious understatement There was a whole lot of "Who are they to tell us how to be funny?" (I'm being nice with the wording), and folks were already out with[...]

Sky and NOW's debut episode of SNL U.K kept the "Saturday Night Live" Cold Open tradition going, taking on U.K Prime Minister Keir Starmer (George Fouracres) as he tries working through his nerves enough to tell U.S President Donald Trump that England wouldn't be joining the U.S in its war with Iran[...]

With the season now extended to eight episodes, we've got SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey as host and Wet Leg as the musical guest for the big premiere If you're in the UK, the comedy kicks off at 10 pm GMT (6 pm ET), with the episode also set to stream on Peacock in the[...]

This weekend, SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey will help the cast of Saturday Night Live UK (Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young) will make its debut on the UK's Sky and NOW (and the following day on[...]

Now we're getting a look at the premiere's host, SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey, and some members of the SNL UK cast checking in during read-thru for this weekend's debut. Image: SNL UK Screencap Here's a look at how things are going before the big SNL UK debut, followed by what else we've learned about the[...]

Samira Mohan, shared her thoughts on the SNL parody. Supriya Ganesh in "The Pitt." Harry Styles in "Saturday Night Live" Images courtesy of HBO and NBC The Pitt Star Supriya Ganesh on SNL's "Spot On" Take on HBO Max Medical Drama When asked if she saw the SNL skit, "Of course, I did It was so spot on,"[...]

With SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey set to help the SNL UK cast kick off its run this weekend, we're getting our very first sketch, with Fey channelling her inner Mary Poppins as she somewhat painfully and very awkwardly descends down to help the cast get the word out and get ready for the[...]

Now, we've got a look at the line-up of hosts and musical guests for the first three shows, with SNL icon Tina Fey getting things underway on Saturday, March 21st. March 21st: Tina Fey joined by musical guest Wet Leg March 28th: Jamie Dornan (Belfast) joined by musical guest Wolf Alice April 4th: Riz Ahmed (Bait, Hamlet) joined[...]

Pulling double duty as host and musical guest, Harry Styles was big in helping the SNL cast and writers course-correct things from last week and get them back to Connor Storrie-hosting levels Styles is a natural performer and entertainer who knows his strengths and how to play them up, while also knowing when to let[...]

NBC's Saturday Night Live confirmed that SNL will be on a break for the next few weeks, but the long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series will return on April 4th with host Jack Black and musical guest Jack White This will be Black's fifth time hosting, with the comedian/actor having previously hosted in December[...]

If that's the case, it will be interesting to see what tonight's SNL Cold Open tackles The opener begins at a gas station, with Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Ashley Padilla, and Marcello Hernandez as a family having an existential crisis over filling up their gas tank – possibly needing to give one of them away[...]

While the mess over in Iran continues to get messier (and a whole lot bloodier), Secretary of "Dudebroness" Pete Hegseth decided to kick off his Friday morning by rolling out a really bad SNL/Colin Jost impression in front of a mix of real journalists and Trump Administration-selected sycophants with social media accounts The focus of[...]

Since he's pulling double duty, Styles was joined by two SNL stars: Chloe Fineman and Jane Wickline First up, Wickline shares that they've had dreams about filming an SNL promo with Styles, but Styles is having some very different dreams Following that, Styles leaves us a little concerned about what his favorite NYC "spots" are[...]

After being joined by Saturday Night Live stars Kenan Thompson and Marcello Hernandez earlier today for the SNL Midweek Sketch (which you can check out above), it was time for this weekend's host/musical guest, Harry Styles, to get down to business Here's a look at Styles and the SNL cast checking in from tonight's read-thru:   View[...]

To say that he's excited and ready to go would be an understatement, based on the moves he brings to Studio 8H in the midweek sketch above… wait a minute! That's not Styles! That's Marcello Hernandez! A revelation that's revealed to us at the same time Styles and Kenan Thompson come across Hernandez's impromptu performance… Image:[...]

That means that after SNL UK hits Sky and NOW on March 21st, it will be available on Peacock beginning March 22nd The six-episode Sky Original series is the first-ever British take on NBC's long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series (now in its 51st season) Each week,  a new SNL UK guest host will[...]

Aside from Jimmy Fallon, I've never had an issue with SNL cast members breaking over the seasons It's a nice reminder that the cast can appreciate the humor in the moment, which enhances the sketch overall For example, ex-cast member Heidi Gardner breaking during Season 49's "Beavis and Butt-Head" sketch helped elevate it to classic[...]

Between the war/not-a-war going on over in Iran and the ousting of Department of Homeland head "Cosplay" Kristi Noem, we weren't quite sure what the SNL Cold Open would tackle this week (though Tina Fey returning as Noem would be pretty great). Image: SNL Screencap We've got C-SPAN letting us know that Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth[...]

If there was any doubt what the top sketch was of NBC's Saturday Night Live Season 49, it was made clear when the long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series spotlighted the sketch to represent the season during its "SNL: 50 Seasons in 50 Days" social media celebration Of course, we're talking about Mikey Day[...]

Each week,  a new SNL UK guest host will serve as the ringmaster for sketches staged before a live studio audience, along with live music, an opening monologue, and the UK's version of "Weekend Update." Now, we're getting our first look at the SNL UK cast in action with the release of an official teaser[...]

That must mean it's time for SNL host Ryan Gosling (Hail Mary) and musical guests Gorillaz to be joined by SNL star Ashley Padilla for the Studio 8H promos First up, Padilla makes it clear that for many, The Notebook never ends Following that, Padilla shares her foolproof plan to use her status on the show[...]