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Pete Davidson says UK Saturday Night Live is a 'smart idea'

Pete Davidson has welcomed the decision to launch a UK version of Saturday Night Live.

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Dan Aykroyd watched Saturday Night Live special at home

Dan Aykroyd has revealed where he was during the Saturday Night Live special.

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Molly Shannon tips Kenan Thompson to replace Lorne Michaels

Molly Shannon has heaped praise on Lorne Michaels, describing the Saturday Night Live creator as a "genius".

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Abby Elliott reflects on Saturday Night Live departure: 'The worst that could happen'

Abby Elliott has admitted the idea of getting fired from Saturday Night Live was the "worst" thing that could have happened.

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The Bear’s Abby Elliott: ‘Getting fired from SNL was the worst thing that could happen – and then it did’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor made her name on ‘Saturday Night Live’ before retiring her repertoire of impressions in favour of hit sitcoms like ‘How I Met Your Mother’. Then ‘The Bear’ came along and changed her life for good. She speaks with Annabel Nugent ahead of its much-hyped fourth…

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Mike Myers went into depression when SNL sketches were cut

Mike Myers used to "go into a depression" if his sketches were cut from Saturday Night Live after the dress rehearsal.

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Miley Cyrus admitted to intensive care unit after contracting 'brutal' infection

Pop star Miley Cyrus has revealed she was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) after contracting a "brutal" infection which caused her leg to "disintegrate".

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Miley Cyrus almost quit music after suffering ‘traumatic’ medical emergency during New Year’s Eve show

Singer suffered an ‘excruciating’ ovarian cyst rupture

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‘What was going on’: Miley Cyrus breaks silence on ‘medical emergency’ that became an ‘excruciating’ ordeal

It was so bad she almost quit music.

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“When he stopped, the hubbub in the studio was like, ‘Oh my god. Oh my god, what’s happening?’”: When Elvis Costello terrified Saturday Night Live by launching into an unplanned song

The 23 year-old Costello drew the ire of Lorne Michaels with the legendary stunt

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Saturday Night Live: Scarlett Johansson breaks record in season finale

The actor becomes the first woman to host seven times in a hit-and-miss closer to a typically patchy season

The Guardian - US

Scarlett Johansson brings 50th season of 'SNL' to a low-key close

Scarlett Johansson has hosted “Saturday Night Live” and set a record in a reflective end to the NBC sketch show's 50th season

The Independent UK

SNL fans ‘gasp’ as Cecily Strong makes surprise return as Jeanine Pirro in cold open

Strong left as a full-time cast member in 2022

The Independent UK

Saturday Night Live lost its bite long ago, and it’s unlikely to find it on British TV

The once fearless, now formulaic, satirical show is on its way from the US. Can it bring back the fun?

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Jon Hamm has ‘forgotten’ whether to be nervous about fronting ‘Saturday Night Live’

Opening up about his upcoming comeback to the show, Jon Hamm has declared he has “forgotten” whether he should be nervous about hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’.

The Guardian - UK

Sky announces ‘star-studded’ UK version of Saturday Night Live

US original’s creator Lorne Michaels will be executive producer of show that is due to premiere in 2026

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SNL UK: Saturday Night Live to get a British version

Live from London, it’s Saturday night! You read correctly: SNL is taking sketch comedy across the pond. ETA: 2026.

The Independent UK

Live from London, it's Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond

Saturday Night Live says it plans to launch a British version of the sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pond

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Saturday Night Live creator to bring British version to Sky

Saturday Night Live UK comes to Sky Max and streaming service NOW in 2026.

The Independent UK

‘Live from London – it’s Saturday night!’ SNL is getting a UK series with British comedy talent

The US comedy institution is set to make its British debut for first time

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Pete Davidson wants to do something more 'serious' in the future

Pete Davidson wants to do something more "serious" with his career in the future after admitting that he had found showbiz to be "so tough".

The Independent UK

‘Was this a big mistake?’: How Vera Drew defied Warner Bros and turned the Batman universe trans

INTERVIEW: ‘The People’s Joker’ reframes the iconic DC Comics villain as a young trans comedian. After years of legal uncertainty, the film is finally out in UK cinemas. Louis Chilton speaks to its inimitable director and star

The Independent UK

Dan Aykroyd shares verdict on SNL50 after skipping anniversary special

Aykroyd was a member of the original ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast in 1975

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle tells Bay Area audience that SNL censored him during recent host stint

The four-time Saturday Night Live host was on the receiving end of a ‘shocking stroke of censorship,’ says a journalist who heard the account first-hand

The Guardian - US

Saturday Night Live: star-packed 50th special brings laughs and emotion

A parade of ex cast members and celebrity hosts came together for a mammoth anniversary extravaganza celebrating the long-running comedy show

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