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SNL UK Ratings Plummet Amid Eurovision Clash
17 May
Summary
- SNL UK viewership dropped significantly against Eurovision competition.
- The show's audience was less than half of last week's guest.
- Despite low ratings, SNL UK has been renewed for a second season.
Saturday Night Live UK faced significant competition from the Eurovision Song Contest, resulting in its lowest audience figures for the current series. The episode featuring guest presenter Ncuti Gatwa attracted only 86,420 viewers, a notable decrease from previous lows. This audience measure was less than half of what was achieved by guest Hannah Waddingham the week prior.
While the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One drew a substantial audience averaging 5.2 million viewers, SNL UK's overnight ratings were comparatively low. However, the show's success is often gauged by more than just initial viewership, as catch-up and streaming figures typically triple the overnight numbers. Furthermore, many sketches have achieved viral status online, indicating broader impact.
This overall performance has been sufficient for Sky to greenlight a second season of SNL UK, which is scheduled to premiere in September. The program's cold open satirized Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Eurovision viewing party being disrupted by leadership contenders within the Labour party.
