Saturday Night Live UK delivered another bold episode on March 28, 2026, with host Jamie Dornan bringing sharp humor to the forefront. The second installment featured daring sketches, including a cold open targeting Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein, solidifying the show’s willingness to tackle high-profile topics.
Jack Shep’s Legendary Princess Diana Impression
Jack Shep continues to captivate audiences with his uncanny portrayal of Princess Diana, first introduced in episode one’s ‘The Last Supper’ sketch. In episode two, Shep reprises the role during the cold open, holding up a newspaper featuring his own Diana likeness. This impression draws comparisons to iconic SNL characters like Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin and Kenan Thompson’s Steve Harvey, positioning it as a potential recurring staple.
Viewers anticipate Shep tackling more royals, building on his versatile performances across both episodes.
Annabel Marlow Emerges as a Breakout Talent
Annabel Marlow steals the spotlight with multiple standout moments. She shines in the ‘British Themed Pubs’ musical number, satirizing Brits vacationing in Spain while frequenting familiar pubs, creating a catchy tune that lingers.
In a sketch inspired by Dornan’s role in The Fall, Marlow pairs with the host as his captive, transitioning into a humorous advice session on her ‘situationship’ while bound. Her pinnacle performance arrives in a Les Misérables-style factory skit, where she plays a worker ensuring McDonald’s wraps adhere to packaging. Leaping onto a table, Marlow belts out a powerful song, showcasing West End-caliber vocals from her time as Katherine Howard in the original Six cast.
Fan Reactions on X
Audience enthusiasm surges for Marlow. Fan Rehana declares, ‘I think Annabel Marlow might be my MVP this week.’ Erin exclaims, ‘Oh Annabel Marlow’s a star!!’ Hannah praises her ‘musical genius,’ while Micaela adds, ‘As a musical girlie…. I’m obsessed.’
Episode two elicits mixed responses, with some praising the humor and others critiquing it. Dornan infuses effortless charm, though the finale sketch proves polarizing. Now two episodes in, SNL UK takes risks reminiscent of the U.S. original’s 50-year run.
Saturday Night Live UK airs Saturdays at 10 p.m. and streams on Sky.
