Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed to Host New 'Saturday Night Live UK'

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The first three hosts of the new Saturday Night Live UK have been announced - Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed. The show, which will follow the same format as the long-running American version, is set to premiere on March 21, 2026 and will air on Sky and the streaming service NOW in the UK, with new episodes debuting on Peacock in the US the following day.

Why it matters

The launch of Saturday Night Live UK marks a major expansion of the iconic sketch comedy franchise beyond its American origins. It will bring the show's signature blend of comedy, music, and celebrity to UK audiences for the first time, potentially introducing a new generation of talent and building on the show's global popularity.

The details

Tina Fey, who spent years as a writer and cast member on the US version of SNL, will be the first-ever host of the UK edition, with the band Wet Leg as the musical guest. Jamie Dornan will host the March 28 episode, with Wolf Alice performing, and Riz Ahmed will host the April 4 show, with Kasabian as the musical guest. The inaugural cast of Saturday Night Live UK includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

• Saturday Night Live UK will premiere on March 21, 2026.
• Jamie Dornan will host the March 28, 2026 episode.
• Riz Ahmed will host the April 4, 2026 episode.

What’s next

The inaugural season of Saturday Night Live UK will continue to air new episodes on Sky and NOW in the UK, with the US streaming premiere on Peacock the following day.