SNL UK will return for a second season, premiering September 12, 2026, with weekly Saturdays featuring a different celebrity host and musical guest each episode.

Season 1 showcased a strong lineup of guests including Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall, Nicola Coughlan, Aimee Lou Wood, Hannah Waddingham, and Ncuti Gatwa.

Sky renewed SNL UK for 12 episodes, expanding from six to twelve from the outset, signaling high confidence in the show.

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Season 1 controversy noted a joke comparing Mark Zuckerberg to Adolf Hitler, eliciting discussion.

The series launched in March and gained social media traction with a viral presence, even as traditional ratings dipped after early episodes.

UTAS U.K. Productions is led by Helen Kruger Bratt, with key production roles held by Andy Charles Smith, Shanna Baynard, and Hannah Peddar.

Ticket ballots to join the live studio audience open at 10:00 a.m. BST on Friday, August 14, with details on Sky’s website.

Audience tickets will be allocated via ballot on August 14, 2026.

A trailer for the upcoming season has been released, and fans can apply for live audience tickets through a ballot opening on August 14, with broader details on Sky’s site.

Season 1 featured notable sketches, such as Aimee Lou Wood joking about Sex Education and The White Lotus, and Ncuti Gatwa joking about Doctor Who viewership.

The show emphasizes topical sketches reflecting the UK’s current obsessions and highlights accessibility and broad appeal as noted by cast member Hammed Animashaun.