John Oliver says a U.K. version of 'SNL' is a 'terrible idea'

John Oliver slams ‘SNL’ UK version as a ‘terrible idea’ for this 1 reason: ‘It’s a cult’

John Oliver hosts "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" on HBO.

John Oliver Tells Seth Meyers to His Face That 'SNL' Is a Cult

John Oliver stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday evening where he weighed in on the British version of SNL that's in the works. Oliver is not a fan. Why? Well, he doesn't think that SNL's cult-like mentality...

John Oliver On ‘SNL UK’: “It Sounds Like A Terrible Idea”

John Oliver doesn’t think a British version of Saturday Night Live is a good idea. While appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the SNL alum asked Oliver what he thought about the UK adaptation of the NBC late-night sketch show. “It sounds like a terrible idea,” Oliver said. Meyers asked the Last Week Tonight […]

John Oliver Slams UK Version Of ‘SNL’ As ‘A Terrible Idea’ Because Of This One Reason

Sky announced it will be bringing the iconic late night sketch comedy show to the U.K. in 2026, replacing the famous opener with “Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!"

John Oliver shares opinion on UK version of Saturday Night Live

Sky announced it was creating a British version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ last month

John Oliver Says ‘SNL’ British Version Is a ‘Terrible Idea’: ‘I Don’t Know How You Can Impose That Cult Onto the U.K.’

John Oliver does not approve of a U.K. version of "Saturday Night Live," calling it a "terrible idea."