Danny Dyer is taking over Saturday Night Live UK this weekend — and fans are already wondering whether some of his famous co-stars could make surprise appearances.
The EastEnders and Rivals star will host the latest episode of Saturday Night Live UK on Saturday, October 10, with singer-songwriter Sasha Keable joining him as the musical guest.
But while the official line-up has been confirmed, the show’s live format means there is always room for a few surprises.
And Dyer has no shortage of famous friends and co-stars who could potentially walk through the studio doors.
Will Danny Dyer’s EastEnders wife Kellie Bright appear?
One of the biggest potential cameos for EastEnders fans would be Kellie Bright, who played Linda Carter alongside Dyer’s Mick Carter for years.
Mick and Linda became one of Albert Square’s most recognisable couples during Dyer’s time on the BBC soap, with their relationship at the centre of some of the show’s biggest storylines.
Dyer left EastEnders in 2022, bringing Mick’s long-running stint in Walford to an end, while Bright has continued as Linda.
A surprise reunion between the pair on Saturday Night Live UK would certainly give soap fans something to talk about — particularly with the sketch show’s live format allowing for unexpected celebrity appearances.
However, Kellie Bright’s appearance has not been officially confirmed, so fans will have to wait until Saturday night to find out whether she joins Dyer in the studio.
Could Danny Dyer’s daughter Dani Dyer make an appearance?
Another obvious possibility is Dyer’s daughter Dani Dyer, who is currently taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.
There is an intriguing clash of schedules this Saturday, with Dani appearing on Strictly on the same night that her dad hosts Saturday Night Live UK.
That makes a surprise appearance particularly tempting — although, again, there has been no official confirmation that Dani will turn up on SNL UK.
Dani has already become a familiar face on television in her own right, and her father’s hosting gig would provide an opportunity for the pair to share the screen in a very different setting.
Whether the production teams have something planned remains to be seen.
Could a Rivals reunion happen?
Dyer could also have some familiar faces from Rivals waiting in the wings.
The actor starred as Freddie Jones in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel, and the series featured an ensemble cast packed with recognisable British actors.
Among the names fans could be watching out for are Lisa McGrillis and Emily Atack, both of whom appeared alongside Dyer in Rivals.
McGrillis plays Valerie Jones in the series, while Atack stars as Sarah Stratton.
Neither has been announced as a guest for Dyer’s Saturday Night Live UK episode, but the possibility of a Rivals reunion could add another layer of excitement for viewers.
Who is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live UK?
While the potential celebrity cameos remain under wraps, the musical guest for Dyer’s episode has been confirmed.
Sasha Keable will join Dyer on the show.
The singer-songwriter will perform as part of the episode, which will also feature the regular SNL UK cast and the show’s usual mixture of live sketches and topical comedy.
As with the American original, the British version is produced with a fast turnaround, with sketches written, rehearsed and performed during the week of broadcast.
That live format means viewers really can expect the unexpected.
What time is Danny Dyer’s Saturday Night Live UK episode?
Danny Dyer hosts Saturday Night Live UK on Saturday, October 10 at 10pm.
The 75-minute episode is broadcast live from London on Sky One and is also available to stream on NOW.
The episode is the fourth instalment of the second series, following shows hosted by Jeff Goldblum, Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
For viewers in the US, Saturday Night Live UK is available to stream on Peacock.
Will Danny Dyer have a few surprises up his sleeve?
With Dyer at the helm, a completely predictable evening would arguably be out of character.
The actor has plenty of connections across British television, from his years in EastEnders to his recent work in Rivals and Mr Bigstuff.
That leaves plenty of scope for a few familiar faces to turn up — whether that’s his former on-screen wife Kellie Bright, daughter Dani Dyer, or one of his Rivals co-stars.
For now, though, those appearances remain potential cameos rather than confirmed guests.
The only way to find out who actually walks through the studio doors is to watch live on Saturday night.
Saturday Night Live UK: Danny Dyer / Sasha Keable airs Saturday, October 10 at 10pm on Sky One and NOW.
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