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- Sky has confirmed Saturday Night Live UK will return for a second series of 12 episodes, airing between autumn 2026 and early 2027 on Sky One
- Harry Styles leads the Series 2 host odds at 2/1, with Joseph Quinn and Olivia Colman both at 3/1
- Series 1 has featured Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall, Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood going live from London
SNL UK Is Back And the Casting Market Is Already Buzzing
Saturday Night Live UK has been one of the most talked-about British television commissions of 2026, and Sky has wasted no time in confirming that the party is far from over.
The broadcaster announced this week that SNL UK will return for a second series of 12 episodes, airing between autumn 2026 and early 2027 on Sky One, making it the largest single commission in the show's short but spectacular British history.
Betting experts have already responded with a host odds market that is generating enormous interest.
The first series has drawn to a close with a host lineup that would have looked extraordinarily ambitious on paper even before filming began.
Tina Fey brought the transatlantic credibility of the original NBC show, Jamie Dornan delivered one of the most warmly received hosting performances of the series, and Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall, Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood have each brought their own distinct energy to what is becoming one of the defining British comedy formats of its generation.
Harry Styles: The Host SNL UK Was Made For
At 2/1, Harry Styles leads the Series 2 host market, and the logic behind his frontrunner status is almost self-evident.
The former One Direction member turned global solo superstar and acclaimed actor has every quality that the SNL UK format demands: charisma, comic timing, genuine musical star power and the kind of cross-generational global fanbase that would make his hosting appearance a television event in its own right.
His 2022 hosting appearance on the original American SNL, where he earned widespread critical praise for his comic performance alongside his musical turns, demonstrated conclusively that Styles is not simply a pop star doing a vanity TV spot. He is a genuine entertainer with the range and confidence to anchor a live comedy show.
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SNL UK Series 2 Host Odds
| Host | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Styles | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Joseph Quinn | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Olivia Colman | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| David Tennant | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Sabrina Carpenter | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Tom Holland | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Olivia Dean | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Richard Ayoade | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Romesh Ranganathan | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Steve Coogan | 7/1 | 12.5% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Quinn, Colman, Holland and the Rest of a Fascinating Field
Joseph Quinn at 3/1 is the name that has generated the most industry buzz alongside Styles. The Stranger Things and A Quiet Place: Day One star has been one of the most exciting British acting talents to break through globally in recent years, and his combination of dramatic credibility and self-deprecating charm makes him a compelling SNL UK candidate.
Olivia Colman shares the 3/1 price, and the Oscar and BAFTA-winning actress would be one of the most celebrated and beloved hosts in the show's history.
Her natural warmth, impeccable comic timing and total lack of pretension make her an almost perfect fit for live Saturday night television.
David Tennant at 4/1 brings the same qualities in abundance as the Doctor Who legend and Good Omens star has rarely met a camera he could not charm, and his Scottish wit would translate brilliantly to the SNL format.
