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SNL UK Review: Strong Comedy, Too American Format

March 22, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via Variety
SNL UK Review: Strong Comedy, Too American Format
The new SNL UK is stirring up buzz with its bold British comedy, but critics say the format feels way too American for UK tastes. Alex Armstrong isn't holding back - he predicts it'll flop after just one season, calling the trailer unfunny and slamming SNL's "woke drivel" that won't land with discerning British viewers. Insiders echo that worry, noting our love for irony and subtlety clashes with the loud, forced US style, and one even calls it doomed from the start. Read more about this...

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