The newest episode of "Saturday Night Live UK" aired with Cynthia Erivo as host and featured a sharply funny parody of "Wicked." During the "Weekend Update" segment, co-anchors Paddy Young and Ania Magliano directed multiple jokes at Thomas Markle Sr., the father of Meghan Markle, referencing his child porn scandal. Magliano also delivered harsh remarks in the October 17 episode, targeting the same controversy.
SNL UK Skewers Meghan Markle's Father in Weekend Update Segment
Saturday Night Live UK, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, mocked Thomas Markle Sr.'s child porn case during Weekend Update.
Key takeaways
- Cynthia Erivo hosted the latest "Saturday Night Live UK" episode.
- The show included a parody of the musical "Wicked."
- Paddy Young and Ania Magliano mocked Thomas Markle Sr. on "Weekend Update."
- The jokes referenced Markle's child porn scandal.
- Magliano previously roasted the controversy on the October 17 episode.
Why it matters
The jokes target Thomas Markle Sr., linking the royal family controversy to a popular TV comedy, affecting public perception of the scandal.
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