Overview
- Sky announced on Aug. 12 that Season 2 will premiere on Sept. 12 with an initial six-episode block running through Oct. 24 and additional episodes planned for early 2027.
- All 11 members of the inaugural ensemble are confirmed to return: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
- The series will continue to air live weekly with a different celebrity host and musical guest each episode and a British take on Weekend Update, and studio-audience tickets will be available by ballot from Aug. 14.
- Behind the scenes, Laura Claxton has been promoted to co-head writer alongside Jonno Johnson, Liz Clare returns as director, Heather MacVean joins as costume designer and Sinead Oldnall will head up onscreen talent, with Lorne Michaels executive producing and James Longman lead producing.
- One outlet has reported a 12-episode total for Season 2 but that figure is unconfirmed; Sky’s confirmed split-season order reflects confidence in SNL UK’s strong social-media traction despite a dip in linear ratings and secures its U.K. presence with U.S. streaming on Peacock.