Wet Leg Kicks Off SNL UK with Electrifying Performances
The British indie-rock band Wet Leg launched the premiere of Saturday Night Live UK on March 21, performing “Mangetout” and “Catch These Fists” alongside host Tina Fey. The new series is airing on Sky TV in the UK and premiered on Peacock this evening [Pitchfork].
SNL UK Premiere
Tina Fey hosted the inaugural episode of SNL UK, with Wet Leg serving as the musical guest [Rolling Stone]. Fey was joined by Wet Leg during her opening monologue.
Upcoming Episodes and Cast
Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed are slated to host the next two episodes of SNL UK, with musical performances by Wolf Alice and Kasabian [Pitchfork]. The indicate’s debut cast includes Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young [Pitchfork].
Wet Leg’s Recent Success
Wet Leg’s most recent album, Moisturizer, released in 2025, followed their 2022 self-titled debut. Moisturizer received three Grammy nominations in 2026, including Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance [Pitchfork]. The album was also recognized as one of the best of 2025, appearing at No. 36 on a prominent list [Pitchfork].
SNL Continues in the US
The original Saturday Night Live, currently in its 51st season, is on hiatus. The show will return on April 4 with Jack Black as host and Jack White as the musical guest. Previous musical guests this season have included Harry Styles, Gorillaz, Geese, and A$AP Rocky [Pitchfork].
You can watch Wet Leg’s performances of “Catch These Fists” and “Mangetout” on YouTube [“Catch These Fists”] and [“Mangetout”].