Sky Doubles Down: Saturday Night Live UK Renewed for Season 2

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Saturday Night Live has always been a New York institution, but recently, the show decided to grab its passport and hop across the pond. In March 2026, 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' kicked off in London, taking the classic sketch show formula and dropping it smack in the middle of Soho. If you know the original, picture the same chaotic mix of live comedy, surprise celebrity hosts, and musical guests—but filtered through a distinctly British lens.

Some star power showed up right out of the gate, too. The U.K. run snagged Nicola Coughlan (you probably know her from 'Bridgerton', and yes, she came back to host episode 5), Regé-Jean Page (also a Bridgerton alum), Jamie Dornan (the guy for when you want your sketch comedy with a healthy dose of brooding intensity), Riz Ahmed, and Jack Whitehall.

But, just to keep things interesting (or maybe because it's a rite of passage for every version of SNL), the first season wasn't all fish and chips and rave reviews. After the premiere, critics and fans made it pretty clear that they saw more misses than hits. People had issues with the impressions, called some sketches tone-deaf—there was one bit involving jokes about death that did not land at all—and overall, the buzz was mixed at best.

Despite this bumpy start, Sky UK Limited wasn't scared off by the shaky reception. Before the final episode of Season 1 even aired (that one hits screens on May 16), the network made it official: 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' is coming back for a second season. This time, they're upping the episode count from eight to twelve.

'Sky ordered 12 new episodes for Season 2 after initially delivering eight in Season 1. The show will begin airing again in September 2026 and is set to run until early 2027.'

So, whether you love seeing American comedy traditions tweaked by British sensibilities or you just want to see if they manage to fix some of those rookie missteps, SNL U.K. isn't going anywhere just yet. The second season’s already locked in—and apparently, they’re doubling down on the concept.

• Premiered: March 2026
• Location: London
• Season 1 Guests: Nicola Coughlan, Regé-Jean Page, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall
• Season 1 Episode Count: 8 (finale airs May 16)
• Season 2 Episode Count: 12
• Season 2 Airing: Starts September 2026, runs into early 2027
• Network: Sky UK Limited

If you want even more play-by-play on all the highs, lows, and weird in-betweens from SNL U.K., you know where to find it. Stay tuned.

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