SNL confirms surprise UK spin-off with “the funniest British comedians around”
A UK spin-off for Saturday Night Live has been confirmed.
In an exciting collaboration with Sky, NBC’s legendary late-night comedy series will make its debut in the United Kingdom and Ireland during 2026. A stellar cast of hosts and musicians is set to grace this event, with further details to be revealed at a later date.
In simple terms, Lorne Michaels, the mind behind Saturday Night Live, will oversee the production of the show together with Broadway Video and Universal Television’s alternative studio division.
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According to a statement from Sky, SNL UK is set to mirror the lively, swift-moving format of its U.S. equivalent, featuring some of the most hilarious British comedy talents available.
Cecile Frot-Coutaz, the CEO of Sky Studios and Chief Content Officer, expressed in a statement: “For more than half a century, Saturday Night Live has occupied a distinct place on television and within our shared culture, mirroring and shaping global discussions under the expert comic direction of Lorne Michaels.
For many years, the show has been a breeding ground for numerous comedic and musical talents. We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Lorne and the Saturday Night Live team to debut a British version of this show in the UK starting next year, right here in London every Saturday evening!
The NBC sketch comedy series “SNL” made its debut in 1975, featuring a mix of humorous skits, musical acts, and an esteemed guest star gracing each individual episode.
Many illustrious careers have been kick-started by it, counting the likes of Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Bill Murray, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and numerous others.
Over the past fifty years, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been honored with 84 Prime-time Emmys, 6 Writers Guild of America Awards, and 3 Peabody prizes.
SNL has garnered over 305 Emmy nominations, making it the show with the most nominations of any television program in history.
More recently, the events surrounding the debut of Saturday Night Live were depicted in the Jason Reitman movie titled “Saturday Night.
In the main roles, Gabriel LaBelle plays Michaels, alongside a talented ensemble that includes Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Lamorne Morris, Finn Wolfhard, Kaia Gerber, Willem Dafoe, and others.
On Saturday night, I was blown away by the incredible reception my performance received. It was truly an honor to be acknowledged with a Golden Globes nomination for Best Actor.
Saturday Night Live UK comes to Sky Max and NOW in 2026.
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2025-04-10 17:19