Ania Magliano and Paddy Young, the hosts of Weekend Update on “SNL U.K.,” enlisted Jimmy Fallon to roast Jeffrey Epstein, Benson Boone and Lily Allen, among others, in a bid to boost their ratings. Elsewhere in Weekend Update, targets for jokes included Meghan Markle, Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Brand and Michael Jackson.
After Magliano remarked, “It may seem like Britain and the United States have drifted apart. The special relationship is in trouble,” Fallon appeared from beneath the desk to place his hand on those of the hosts during the “Hand in Hand” sequence. “We’re just two hosts, sat next to a more famous host, asking him to boost our ratings,” Young said.
As romantic music played in the background, Magliano said, “Look Jimmy, I know America’s been seeing a lot of other countries, but we were your first love. We’ve given each other so much.” And Young added, “We gave you Harry Styles.” To which Fallon responded, with a broad smile, “Yeah, we took your Harry Styles and made Benson Boone. Our one flips.”
Magliano joked, “Sure, merging our cultures has gone badly in the past. Look at Lily Allen’s marriage.”
Earlier in the show, Fallon had joined this week’s host, “Bridgerton’s” Nicola Coughlan, during her opening monologue. Foo Fighters were the episode’s musical guest.
Alongside the weekly host, “SNL U.K.” stars Al Nash, George Fouracres, Larry Dean, Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Celeste Dring, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
“SNL U.K.” is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW. Lorne Michaels is executive producing, James Longman serves as lead producer, Liz Clare is the director and Daran Jonno Johnson is the head writer.
Alongside airing live on Sky and streaming service NOW, “SNL U.K.” is available to watch the next day on Peacock in the U.S.
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