Saturday Night Live return set for September 12
...and here's how to apply for tickets to be in the audience
Saturday Night Live UK is to return on September 12, Sky has announced.
All 11 members of the inaugural cast are returning: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
Meanwhile, Laura Claxton has been promoted to co-head writer, alongside existing head writer Daran ‘Jonno’ Johnson and Sinead Oldnall has been made director of onscreen talent.
The series will run for six weekly episodes, with a hiatus on October 3, then return for an additional six shows in early 2027.
A new trailer for series 2 has also been released.
Fans hoping to be part of the live studio audience will be able to apply for tickets via a ballot which opens at 10am on Friday here
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Published: 12 Aug 2026
