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A POPULAR North Yorkshire actor has been confirmed as one of the hosts of a prime-time television programme.
James Norton, who was brought up near Malton, has been confirmed as one of the final hosts of Saturday Night Live UK for 2026.
The sketch show is currently on a one-week break but will be back with three more episodes on October 10, 17 and 24 before returning for a new run in early 2027.
Comedic hardman Danny Dyer will be first up on October 10, followed by Happy Valley‘s Norton a week later and then* Wicked* star Erivo on October 24.
The music guests for the three episodes have been named respectively as Sasha Keable, The Streets and Blossoms.
Guest hosts so far this series, which airs on Sky One in the UK and Ireland, have included Jeff Goldblum, Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Saturday Night Live UK (SNL UK) premiered on Sky One in March.
It is a British adaptation of the original American version of the series, featuring an ensemble cast of sketch comedy performers, musical performances, and a special celebrity guest each week.