SNL UK kicks off second series with Harry and Meghan sketch: ‘Daddy, I’m home’
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Saturday Night Live UK returned with a cold open sketch satirizing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's move back to the UK, featuring Jack Shep and Ayoade Bamgboye as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
- The sketch humorously addressed their status as non-working royals, Meghan's lifestyle empire including her Netflix series, and Harry's reluctance to be a "regular guy."
- New Prime Minister Andy Burnham was introduced in the sketch, portrayed as a relatable northern man, inspiring Harry and Meghan to aspire to be "regular" like him.
- The episode featured host Jeff Goldblum performing a musical number, with Irish singer CMAT as the musical guest, and marked the return of all 11 original cast members plus newcomer Freddie Meredith.
- The Independent’s Nick Hilton gave the opener a mixed review, describing it as "more miss than hit," with upcoming episodes hosted by Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
