‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Spoofs Andy Burnham on ‘Gogglebox,’ Prince William on ‘The Graham Norton Show,’ ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ and More
The cold open of 'SNL U.K.' spoofed various British television programs and public figures, including Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Prince William. The sketch mocked recent celebrity appearances on shows like 'Celebrity Gogglebox' and 'The Graham Norton Show'.
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It reflects the intersection of political satire and celebrity culture in British media, highlighting how public figures are increasingly integrated into entertainment formats.
‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Spoofs Andy Burnham on ‘Gogglebox,’ Prince William on ‘The Graham Norton Show,’ ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ and More "SNL U.K." ran down the week in TV during its cold open, through the lens of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's recent appearance on "Celebrity Gogglebox."
Burnham, played by George Fouracres, featured on the show with Liverpool Mayor Steven Rotheram (Emma Sidi) to discuss their favorite television moments of the week. "You know what my favorite program is, Andy?" Sidi as Rotheram said. "That 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' You know, my dream is that one day they do an impression of me."
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