- Sky has confirmed that the UK version of Saturday Night Live will return for an extended second season, following its successful debut run.
- The new season will comprise 12 episodes and is scheduled to air from autumn into early 2027.
- Despite a dip in traditional viewership after a strong start, the show has achieved significant success on social media, with clips garnering over 86 million views.
- Lorne Michaels, the producer behind the SNL franchise, praised the UK adaptation, noting it "keeps getting better every week."
- Comedian Nick Mohammed lauded the show as a major positive development for British comedy, comparing its impact to that of The Office.
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