Second Season of 'Saturday Night Live UK' Kicks Off with Jeff Goldblum and CMAT
The new season of 'SNL UK' premieres Sept. 9 with actor Jeff Goldblum as host and Irish singer-songwriter CMAT as musical guest. Joining the cast this season is Freddie Meredith, known for 'Such Brave Girls,' while returning cast members include breakout Weekend Update anchors Ania Magliano and Paddy Young. The show's first season drew strong viewership and featured hosts like Tina Fey and Jamie Dornan.
The new season adds Freddie Meredith to the cast, while Weekend Update anchors Ania Magliano and Paddy Young return after selling out their Edinburgh Fringe solo shows. On the production side, Laura Claxton has been elevated to co-head writer alongside Jonno Johnson.
The premiere episode with Jeff Goldblum and CMAT follows a first season that attracted over 220,000 British viewers for its Tina Fey-hosted opener. Upcoming installments feature Jamie Demetriou with Royal Blood, and Amelia Dimoldenberg with Rachel Chinouriri.
The second season could solidify the UK spin-off's place in the broader comedy ecosystem, potentially offering a significant career boost to emerging talent like Freddie Meredith and the returning Weekend Update anchors. Its availability on Peacock may expand British sketch comedy's international reach, influencing how global audiences perceive UK humor. The mix of Hollywood hosts and indie musicians could also shape mainstream cultural discourse, potentially drawing new viewers to the format.