Danny Dyer, James Norton, and Cynthia Erivo are officially set to host the next three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK.
Sky and NOW have revealed the guest presenter and musical performer pairings for October 2026 as the second series of the British comedy adaptation continues its Saturday night run.
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Following a brief hiatus, live broadcasts resume on 10 October at 10pm, featuring a mix of BAFTA winners, West End stars, and iconic UK musical acts.
Saturday Night Live UK October 2026 Lineup
| Episode Date | Celebrity Host | Musical Guest |
| 10 October 2026 | Danny Dyer (Rivals, Mr Big Stuff) | Sasha Keable |
| 17 October 2026 | James Norton (House of the Dragon, Happy Valley) | The Streets |
| 24 October 2026 | Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) | Blossoms |
Episode Breakdowns & Guest Profiles
10 October: Danny Dyer & Sasha Keable
BAFTA Award winner Danny Dyer takes the reins on 10 October. Best known for his roles in Rivals, Mr Big Stuff, and EastEnders, Dyer will lead the live sketch show alongside musical guest Sasha Keable, the South London singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocal style.
17 October: James Norton & The Streets
Stage and screen star James Norton (Happy Valley, House of the Dragon, McMafia) hosts on 17 October. Joining him as the musical act is Mike Skinner’s pioneering UK garage and hip-hop project, The Streets.
24 October: Cynthia Erivo & Blossoms
Closing out the month on 24 October is multi-hyphenate star Cynthia Erivo. The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner—and three-time Oscar nominee starring as Elphaba in Wicked—brings her musical and dramatic background to Studio 8H’s British equivalent. She will be accompanied by Stockport indie-rock band Blossoms.
Who Is in the SNL UK Season 2 Ensemble Cast?
Alongside the rotating weekly celebrity host, SNL UK features a fixed ensemble cast responsible for topical sketches, celebrity impressions, and the British edition of the Weekend Update news segment.
Returning cast members for Series 2 include:
- Hammed Animashaun
- Ayoade Bamgboye
- Larry Dean
- Celeste Dring
- George Fouracres
- Ania Magliano
- Annabel Marlow
- Freddie Meredith
- Al Nash
- Jack Shep
- Emma Sidi
- Paddy Young
How to Watch SNL UK
- TV Channel: Sky Max / Sky Comedy
- Air Time: Saturdays live at 10:00 PM BST
- Streaming: Available live and on-demand via NOW
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