SNL UK Season 2 has locked in its October lineup, with Danny Dyer, James Norton, and Cynthia Erivo each taking a turn as guest host across the next three episodes. The Sky comedy series returns from a one-week break on October 10 at 10pm, with all episodes streaming on NOW.
Key Facts
- October 10: Danny Dyer hosts, with musical guest Sasha Keable
- October 17: James Norton hosts, with musical guest The Streets
- October 24: Cynthia Erivo hosts, with musical guest Blossoms
- All episodes air Saturdays at 10pm on Sky and NOW
- Season 2 began September 12 with Jeff Goldblum and CMAT
- After October 24, the show goes on hiatus and returns in early 2027
Who is hosting SNL UK in October 2026?
Danny Dyer, James Norton, and Cynthia Erivo are the next three hosts of Saturday Night Live UK. Sky announced the lineup on September 29, 2026, confirming the show’s October run.
Danny Dyer, a BAFTA-winning actor known for Rivals and Mr Big Stuff, hosts the October 10 episode. His episode airs the same night his daughter Dani Dyer appears on Strictly Come Dancing.
James Norton, who has starred in House of the Dragon and Happy Valley, takes over on October 17. Cynthia Erivo, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning actor and three-time Oscar nominee known for Wicked and Harriet, closes out the month on October 24.
Who are the musical guests for the October episodes?
Sasha Keable, The Streets, and Blossoms are the musical guests for the next three episodes. Sasha Keable, a singer-songwriter, joins Danny Dyer on October 10. The Streets, the iconic British rap and electronic project led by Mike Skinner, performs on October 17 with James Norton. Indie rock band Blossoms rounds out the month on October 24 alongside Cynthia Erivo.
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What time does SNL UK air and where can you watch it?
SNL UK airs live on Saturdays at 10pm on Sky and streams on NOW. The show broadcasts live from London each week, pairing a different celebrity host and musical guest with topical sketches, live music, and a British version of the Weekend Update segment.
For viewers outside the UK, SNL UK is available on Peacock in the United States. The first season reached over 220,000 viewers in Britain for its premiere, and the show has built a strong digital audience across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Which cast members are returning for Season 2?
The SNL UK Season 2 cast includes returning members Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young. Comedian Freddie Meredith joins the cast this season.
Ania Magliano and Paddy Young anchor the Weekend Update desk. Both comedians had sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2026, following breakout success from Season 1.
What happened in the first three episodes of Season 2?
Season 2 opened on September 12 with host Jeff Goldblum and musical guest CMAT. The second episode, on September 19, featured Jamie Demetriou with Royal Blood. The third episode, on September 26, was hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg with Rachel Chinouriri as the musical guest.
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s episode drew attention for her opening monologue, where she took a jab at Ed Sheeran, calling him a “red-headed puppet” in reference to his handling of the Macklemore tour controversy. Rachel Chinouriri performed “One Song Away From Crying” and “Never Need Me” during the episode.
How is SNL UK Season 2 performing in the ratings?
The Season 2 premiere drew 308,000 viewers within its first week, though only about 10 percent watched live. Episode 2 drew 205,000 viewers, down from 226,000 for the inaugural episode. Episode 3 fell to 130,950 viewers, a decline of 95,050 from the season high.
Digital performance remains strong. The cold open from Episode 1, featuring Harry and Meghan returning to the UK, attracted 6 million views on YouTube. Amelia Dimoldenberg’s opening monologue from Episode 3 reached 2.9 million views on TikTok within days of airing.
VvipTimes will continue tracking the SNL UK October episodes as they air live from London.
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