Ncuti Gatwa makes playful jabs at Doctor Who while hosting SNL UK
Ncuti Gatwa made a series of playful jabs at Doctor Who during his opening monologue for SNL UK on Saturday (16 May).
www.independent.co.ukNcuti Gatwa hosted Saturday Night Live UK in London on May 16, 2026, kicking off the show with a laid-back monologue that playfully touched upon his time as the Doctor in the popular series. He made a comical observation about the vastly different viewer numbers between his role in Sex Education, which drew millions, and his stint in Doctor Who, which reportedly garnered a relatively small audience. This lighthearted gag served as a clever commentary on his career trajectory and the show's reception, all while staying true to his easy-going media persona.
Ncuti Gatwa made a series of playful jabs at Doctor Who during his opening monologue for SNL UK on Saturday (16 May).
www.independent.co.ukNcuti Gatwa used his Saturday Night Live UK hosting turn in London to poke fun at the ratings and storylines that shadowed his time on Doctor Who. In the opening monologue, he told the audience, “Millions of you watched me as Eric in Sex Education, and then about 12 of you watched me in Doctor Who. Maybe that’s why I kept crying.” … The appearance came as Saturday Night Live UK’s first season is coming to an end, even as the show has already been renewed for a second season set to premiere in...
www.mogazmasr.comSNL UK host Ncuti Gatwa had some fun at Doctor Who's expense, including that Billie Piper regeneration: "I don’t understand it either."
bleedingcool.comNcuti Gatwa is poking fun of the ratings for Doctor Who during his tenure as the doctor. The 33-year-old Sex Education alum hosted the season finale of
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