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SNL mocked Aimee Lou Wood’s teeth. Now she’s hosting the UK version – what a power move

SNL mocked Aimee Lou Wood’s teeth. Now she’s hosting the UK version – what a power move

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter One year ago, Saturday Night Live mocked Aimee Lou Wood with a lazy, tasteless sketch about her teeth. Now, in an impressive power move, she’s set to host SNL UK. It’s sure to be must-watch television, and a masterful resetting of the narrative by Wood. We’ve all dreamt about getting one up on those who’ve hurt us, but what if you could revisit that insulting joke they made about you, and beat them at their own game, on national television? This choice of host has to be the biggest thing to happen on a series that has already reinvigorated the British comedy scene, brought us the greatest Princess Diana impression the world has witnessed, and, most surprisingly, been shared by Donald Trump. It was in April last year that Wood, her star rising higher and higher following her endearing, heartfelt turn …

SNL UK: Aimee Lou Wood turns ‘mean’ teeth joke on its head as she prepares to host show

SNL UK: Aimee Lou Wood turns ‘mean’ teeth joke on its head as she prepares to host show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Aimee Lou Wood has kicked off her time hosting Saturday Night Live UK by poking fun at the US show’s “unfunny and mean” sketch which ridiculed her teeth. Last year, British actor Wood found herself at the centre of a controversy after her character on The White Lotus was parodied on Saturday Night Live. Cast member Sarah Sherman wore exaggerated prosthetic teeth in an attempt to parody Wood’s appearance, which the British actor took issue with on social media. Wood (left) poked fun at the ‘SNL’ sketch in her week six promo for ‘SNL UK’ (Saturday Night Live UK/Instagram) The Sex Education star, 32, is returning to the franchise as the host of the SNL UK this weekend (2 May), and mocked the controversy in a pre-episode teaser clip starring cast members Ayoade Bamgboye, Al Nash, Celeste Dring and Paddy Young. …

Bridgerton and White Lotus stars Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood next SNL UK hosts

Bridgerton and White Lotus stars Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood next SNL UK hosts

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Saturday Night Live UK has announced its next hosts ahead of the sketch show’s return from a mid-season hiatus. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will present the series on 25 April, with musical guests Foo Fighters, while Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and The White Lotus, will guest host on 2 May. She’ll be joined by the singer Meek. Since the launch of SNL UK on Sky last month, Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed and Jack Whitehall have fronted the comedy series. The show is taking a break this weekend, but will be back the following week with Coughlan, who made a brief appearance in the show’s debut episode. Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood are hosting ‘SNL UK’ (Getty Images) Musical guests so far have included Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Kasabian and Jorja Smith. The …