Waddingham & Gatwa Host Final SNL UK Episodes
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- Saturday Night Live U.K. extended its inaugural season from six to eight episodes before its premiere.
- Hannah Waddingham will host the May 9 episode, with Brit Award winner Myles Smith as the musical guest.
- Ncuti Gatwa will host the May 16 episode, with indie‑pop singer Holly Humberstone as the musical guest.
- Aimee Lou Wood is slated to host the following episode, with British singer Meek as the musical guest.
- Saturday Night Live U.K. has not yet been renewed for a second season.
- Saturday Night Live U.K. airs live on Sky and NOW, and streams the next day on Peacock in the U.S.
Why it matters: With only two episodes left and no renewal confirmed, the final SNL U.K. installments serve as a high‑stakes showcase for the network, while fans get to see top talent like Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa. The broadcast on Sky, NOW and Peacock maximizes exposure across UK and US markets.
