‘Saturday Night Live’ is getting a UK remake in 2026
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Saturday Night Live has announced plans to launch a UK version of the show in 2026.
The late-night sketch show, which was first launched in the US 50 years ago, will debut Saturday Night Live U.K. next year on Sky Max and streaming service NOW.
SNL creator Lorne Michaels will serve as executive producer on the show, which will follow the same live format as its US counterpart, with a selection of top British comics, celebrities and musicians all taking part, according to Variety.
Each episode traditionally sees an A-list host deliver an opening monologue, before taking part in a selection of different sketches with the show’s regular ensemble cast. The US version of the show helped launch the careers of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Eddie Murphy.
“Sky is bringing NBC’s legendary late-night comedy showcase, Saturday Night Live, to the UK and Ireland in 2026. A star-studded line-up of hosts will take to the stage to declare, ‘Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!’ in this brand-new edition of the programme,” the network said.
Cecile Frot-Coutaz, the CEO of Sky Studios and chief content officer added: “For over 50 years Saturday Night Live has held a unique position in TV and in our collective culture, reflecting and creating the global conversation all under the masterful comedic guidance of Lorne Michaels.
“The show has discovered and nurtured countless comedy and musical talents over the years and we are thrilled to be partnering with Lorne and the SNL team to bring an all-British version of the show to UK audiences next year – all live from London on Saturday night!”
The show recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a host of stars and saw the likes of David Byrne, Arcade Fire and St. Vincent teaming up for a rendition of David Bowie‘s ‘Heroes’, while the surviving members of Nirvana also teamed up with Post Malone for a rendition of the band’s legendary track ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’.
Saturday Night Live alumni Ana Gasteyer and Will Ferrell also returned to the programme for its 50th anniversary concert, performing a comedy version of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’.
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