Aimee Lou Wood jokes about SNL UK setup fears in promo
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Updated · Rolling Stone · Apr 29
Aimee Lou Wood jokes about SNL UK setup fears in promo
10 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · Apr 29
The Sex Education and White Lotus actor will host the British spinoff on 2 May as its sixth host, with MEEK as musical guest.
In the teaser, she suspects cast members are hiding fake teeth to mock her, before learning they are actually covering newly attached moustaches.
The joke references last year's US SNL sketch she called mean and unfunny for mocking her teeth and accent; performer Sarah Sherman later apologised and sent flowers.
Could Aimee Lou Wood’s SNL UK appearance set a new standard for how comedy shows handle criticism and sensitive portrayals?
How has the SNL UK debut season, and Wood’s hosting in particular, changed perceptions of the SNL brand in Britain?