Ncuti Gatwa Roasts ‘Doctor Who’ Ratings In ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Opening Monologue
Ncuti Gatwa humorously addressed the ratings of 'Doctor Who' during his opening monologue on 'Saturday Night Live UK'. He noted the significant drop in viewership for the show compared to previous seasons, while also expressing his pride in having played the role. Gatwa's comments reflect both a light-hearted critique and a fondness for the iconic series.
- ▪Ncuti Gatwa hosted 'SNL UK' and joked about the low ratings of 'Doctor Who'.
- ▪The latest season of 'Doctor Who' averaged 3.8 million viewers, down from the previous season's 4.8 million.
- ▪Gatwa's tenure on 'Doctor Who' received mixed reviews, and Disney ended its co-production deal with the BBC for the show.
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Ncuti Gatwa hosted 'SNL UK' Sky Ncuti Gatwa took a cheeky swipe at Doctor Who while on SNL UK hosting duties. The former Time Lord joked about the BBC sci-fi show’s ratings and plotlines during his Saturday Night Live UK opening monologue. Speaking from the SNL stage in London, Gatwa said: “I’ve had so many fantastic roles in my career. Millions of you watched me as Eric in Sex Education, and then about 12 of you watched me in Doctor Who. Maybe that’s why I kept crying.” He continued: “Joking aside, it was genuinely a magical role. In fact, it was the first time my parents were truly proud of my career.
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