Saturday Night Live UK has announced the final two hosts for its debut season. Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Ted Lasso, and Ncuti Gatwa, star of Doctor Who, will front the concluding episodes on Sky. They will be joined by musical guests Myles Smith, a Brit Award winner, and indie singer Holly Humberstone, respectively.
This weekend’s episode features Sex Education actress Aimee Lou Wood, who previously addressed her displeasure over SNL US mocking her teeth. Past hosts have included Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall, and Nicola Coughlan.
As the season wraps, questions arise about a potential second season on Sky. A Deadline analysis indicated the show frequently goes viral online, with live viewership exceeding 100,000 and rising to 784,000 including repeats and streaming. Coupled with positive critical reception, renewal seems likely, given backing by parent company Comcast.
The cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young. The series is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW, with Lorne Michaels as executive producer.
