Jack Whitehall will host the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live UK on April 11th. The actor and comedian will be joined by singer Jorja Smith, who is being described as a “modern soul icon.”
Fans are excited for this weekend’s episode of the show, which will feature a special collaboration! Riz Ahmed, known for his role in Bait, will direct, and the popular British band Kasabian will also contribute.
The new show, Saturday Night Live UK, premiered on March 21st with its first eight episodes.
The UK’s new sketch comedy show, modeled after the American classic Saturday Night Live, has gotten a mixed reaction from viewers since it premiered on Sky and NOW.
The Guardian praised the bold move of adapting a classic American brand for the UK market, calling the attempt itself refreshing. They were pleased with the results so far and expressed hope for continued success in the weeks to come.
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I was really surprised by how funny and creative the sketches were! Honestly, I expected them to be more worried about sticking to a certain image, but it felt really free and uninhibited. And two people really stood out to me – Jack Shep and Hammed Animashaun were hilarious, according to The Financial Times, and I totally agree!
According to the Los Angeles Times, the first episode of SNL UK was similar to the American version – some sketches were strong, others less so, but overall it was a fairly solid debut.
Comedian Hammed Animashaun recently told Far Out Magazine how excited he is to be joining the UK version of Saturday Night Live. He said he’s been a fan of the show for years and feels incredibly lucky to be a part of it now.
Animashaun believes people really need a good laugh these days. With so much serious news and drama on television, he feels it’s time for comedy to take center stage and give rising comedians the opportunity to connect with a wider audience.
Watch Saturday Night Live UK on Sky and NOW.
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