Jeff Goldblum to host Saturday Night Live UK's series two opener

With musical guest CMAT!

Sky One has confirmed that on Saturday 12th September, actor and global icon Jeff Goldblum will take to the stage as the first host of Saturday Night Live UK’s second series, and will be joined by acclaimed Irish singer‑songwriter CMAT.

Broadcast live from London each week, the series will once again welcome a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topical sketches, live music performances and a British take on the iconic Weekend Update segment, hosted by Ania Magliano and Paddy Young.

The first six episodes of series two will air weekly, with a break on Saturday 3rd October, with the remaining six episodes set to air in early 2027.

All 11 of SNL UK’s inaugural cast will return for series two, including Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

Made by Universal Television Alternative Studio's UK production team and Broadway Video, Saturday Night Live UK is directed by Liz Clare, with James Longman as Lead Producer and Laura Claxton has been promoted to Co-Head Writer, joining existing Head Writer Jonno Johnson.

The new series is executive produced by Lorne Michaels, with Heather MacVean joining as Costume Designer and Sinead Oldnall heading up the UK talent team as Director of Onscreen Talent.

Further hosts and musical guests will be announced soon.

Saturday Night Live UK returns Saturday 12th September at 10pm on Sky One