Saturday Night Live UK has received the green light for a second series.
The British incarnation of the NBC sketch comedy show will return for 12 more episodes following its premiere in March.
The streamer confirmed the show will return for a second series with nearly twice as many episodes as its debut, which began with six and later extended to eight episodes, and will air between September 2026 and early 2027.
Saturday Night Live (SNL) creator and executive producer, Lorne Michaels, said: "I'm incredibly proud of our team and the show.
"It keeps getting better every week. I’m grateful to Dana Strong and Sky for believing in and supporting SNL UK. I’m excited for the season ahead."
Broadcast live from London, each episode lasts 75 minutes and sees a different host take to the stage each week alongside the show’s inaugural cast and with a performance from a musical guest.
The series debuted with SNL veteran Tina Fey, who was followed by The Fall actor Jamie Dornan, Bait star Riz Ahmed, comedian Jack Whitehall, Derry Girls actress Nicola Coughlan and Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood.
The remaining two episodes will be fronted by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, who will host the show on 9 May with musical guest Myles Smith, followed by Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa on 16 May with musical guest Holly Humberstone.
The SNL UK cast also includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
Saturday Night Live UK will return on Saturday at 10pm on Sky One and streaming service NOW.
Source: Press Association
