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Jack Whitehall revealed as next host of Saturday Night Live UK

March 31, 2026

Saturday Night Live UK has announced its next host and musical guest. On April 11th, award-winning comedian and actor Jack Whitehall (The ‘Burbs, Jungle Cruise) will be joined by modern soul icon Jorja Smith. The series will then take a one-week hiatus, returning for the first of four more episodes on April 25th.

Live from London at 10pm on a Saturday night, each 75-minute episode sees a different host take to the stage alongside SNL UK’s inaugural cast: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

As previously announced, this Saturday’s show [April 4th) will be hosted by Academy Award-winning British actor Riz Ahmed, joined by titans of rock Kasabian.

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