AceShowbiz - Saturday Night Live UK saw a significant boost in viewership during its penultimate episode of the season, thanks to the hosting efforts of Hannah Waddingham. The Sky comedy show, inspired by the iconic NBC original, attracted a live audience of 197,200 viewers on Saturday night, according to official BARB figures provided by overnights.tv.

This audience figure marked the best performance the series has had in five weeks and ranked as the third-highest rating for the season so far. Only the season opener, hosted by Tina Fey, and the second episode with Jamie Dornan drew larger audiences, with 226,000 and 205,000 viewers respectively.

Saturday Night Live UK continues to build on its momentum as it approaches the season finale, with Hannah Waddingham's appearance clearly resonating with fans and increasing live viewership. The show’s ability to attract nearly 200,000 viewers demonstrates its growing popularity among UK audiences.

As the series progresses, further episodes are expected to maintain or improve upon these strong ratings, reflecting the successful adaptation of the classic American sketch format for British television. The solid numbers for the episode hosted by Hannah Waddingham highlight her impact on the show’s appeal and the enthusiasm of the audience tuning in to watch the latest sketches and performances.