Paddy Young, a comedian from Sky's Saturday Night Live UK, has revealed he was injured in a freak accident involving a samurai sword. The 34-year-old shared the news on social media, posting photos from his hospital bed and throughout his recovery.
Details of the Incident
Young wrote: "Cut my finger with a samurai sword!" He thanked Bebe Ed Horatio for nursing him back to health and Sam for bringing the sword to his home and then fleeing when he fainted. In a humorous tone, he added: "Fringe run 90% sold out. Tendon 90% lacerated. Aura 100% lost. Tour selling fast – see u there."
Recovery and Fan Reactions
Despite his entire left hand being bandaged, Young was all smiles in hospital photos. He also posed with concerned friends while wearing a sling. Fans flooded the comments with well-wishes. One wrote: "Nooooooooooo!!!!! Hope you will feel better soon, Paddy." Another said: "Man, those compression socks are the worst! Get well soon, Paddy." A third commented: "This is a very chill response to a friend causing you to lose the use of your hand."
Will Farrell, director of SNL UK, joked: "Sam told me he thought the sword wouldn’t have cut you if you were honourable."
SNL UK Renewed for Second Series
Young joined the cast of SNL UK alongside Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, and Emma Sidi. The show has been renewed for a second series of 12 episodes, set to air in autumn 2026. Producer Lorne Michaels expressed pride in the team and gratitude to Sky for supporting the show.
