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SNL UK Ends Season, 42% Viewership Drop, No Renewal

5/2/2026

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SNL UK Ends

United Kingdom Saturday Night Live UK will end its first season on May 16 with Ncuti Gatwa (host) and Holly Humberstone (musical guest).
Viewership dropped from over 220,000 for the premiere to about 120,000 by the April 11 episode, a 42 percent decline by the third episode.
Despite generally positive reviews, the series has not been renewed for a second season.

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Waddingham Hosts Finale

Hannah Waddingham, a BAFTA- and Emmy-winning actress, will host the series’ final episode on 9 May.
Ncuti Gatwa, a BAFTA-winning Rwandan-Scottish actor, will host the following episode on 16 May.
Myles Smith, a BRIT-award-winning musician, will perform as the musical guest on 9 May.
Holly Humberstone, an indie-pop singer, will perform as the musical guest on 16 May.

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SNL UK Ends

United Kingdom Saturday Night Live UK will end its first season on May 16 with Ncuti Gatwa (host) and Holly Humberstone (musical guest).
Viewership dropped from over 220,000 for the premiere to about 120,000 by the April 11 episode, a 42 percent decline by the third episode.
Despite generally positive reviews, the series has not been renewed for a second season.

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