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SNL UK Viewership Dives 36% After Two Weeks
6 Apr
Summary
- Third episode viewership fell by 36% week-on-week.
- Premiere episode attracted 226,000 viewers.
- Jack Whitehall to host the next episode.
Saturday Night Live UK has experienced a notable decline in viewership, with its third episode seeing a 36% week-on-week decrease. The British adaptation of the long-running American show debuted last month, with its initial episode, hosted by Tina Fey, drawing 226,000 viewers.
The most recent episode, hosted by actor Riz Ahmed, attracted 130,100 viewers. This marks a decrease from the 205,000 viewers who tuned in the previous week. The program achieved an audience share of 1.8% but still surpassed the average viewership for Sky One in its time slot.
Following Riz Ahmed, comedian Jack Whitehall is scheduled to host the series' fourth episode, with Jorja Smith as the musical guest. Sketches from Saturday's broadcast included parodies of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the BBC reality series The Traitors.
Since its debut, SNL UK has garnered mixed reactions. Critics have noted its adherence to the established SNL formula, suggesting it lacks distinctiveness compared to its American counterpart and plays it too safe.
