By Variety | Created at 2026-09-29 15:28:32 | Updated at 2026-09-29 17:58:14
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“SNL U.K.” has revealed its next hosts: Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo.
“Rivals” star Dyer will helm the show on Oct. 10 with musical guest Sasha Keable, “House of the Dragon” actor Norton will take over on Oct. 17 with the Streets and Erivo is set for Oct. 24 with Blossoms.
Season 2 of “SNL U.K.” kicked off with host Jeff Goldblum and musical guest CMAT. The following two weeks featured “Stath Lets Flats” star Jamie Demetriou with Royal Blood and “Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg with Rachel Chinouriri.
The show was renewed for a 12-episode second season — four more than its first. This installment will air in two parts, with three more episodes set for October and the remaining six planned for early 2027, though exact dates haven’t yet been announced.
All 11 original cast members returned for Season 2, including Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young. The show also added a new cast member, “Such Brave Girls” and “Big Boys” comedian Freddie Meredith.
“SNL U.K.” is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW. Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer. James Longman is lead producer.
UTAS U.K. Productions is overseen by managing director Helen Kruger Bratt. Andy Charles Smith serves as lead producer for UTAS U.K. Productions, with Shanna Baynard as executive in charge of production alongside production executive Hannah Peddar.
