Hannah Waddingham, Ncuti Gatwa to close out 'SNL UK' Season 1

May 1 (UPI) --Saturday Night Live UK has tapped Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa to close out its debut season.

Waddingham, an actress known for playing Septa Unella in Game of Thrones and Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, and Gatwa, an actor who played the Fifteenth Doctor on Doctor Who, will host the final two episodes of Season 1.

Waddingham will host the May 9 episode, with "Stargazing" and "Nice to Meet You" singer Myles Smith to perform as musical guest.

Gatwa will host the May 16 finale, which will feature a performance by Holly Humberstone.

The U.S. version of SNL, meanwhile, will conclude its 51st season Saturday with singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo to serve double duty as host and musical guest.

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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 8:58 AM.