Sky's SNL UK: A Million-Pound Gamble Pays Off

0:00On March 28th, Sky just dropped the most expensive non-scripted show in its history, Saturday Night Live UK, modeled after the US hit that's been, running since 1975, with over 1,000 episodes. Despite insiders and bookies betting at it flop hard and not make it to a second season, Sky poured in millions, bumping the first run from 6-2. 8 episodes at around 2 million pounds each, totaling 16 million pounds. Everyone from producers to pundits, warranted bomb, but Sky ignored the noise and went all in. The debut aired at 10pm on the new Sky 1, hosted by Tina Fey, pulling 226,000 viewers and a 3.2%. Share 4 times better than their old hit, a league of their own in that slot. Reviews split down the middle, some critics called it, Teppet and Ineed of Work, while others praised it as shockingly solid with face shining. Viewerships just one piece now. They're eyeing social buzz and streams and early signs look good.

1:00A sketch roasting Prime Minister Kierstarmer's fear of calling Donald Trump, when viral, when Trump himself reposted it on truth social. Weekend update to jabs at Prince Andrew II, and clips are spreading fast like the US version. Next up, Jamie Dornin hosts this week with Wolf Alice performing, then Riz Ahmed on April 4th with Cassabian. Sky's betting this fresh comedy wave catches fire in tough times. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story.