Ncuti Gatwa Takes Aim at ‘Doctor Who’ in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘About 12 of You Watched Me… Maybe That’s Why I Kept Crying’
Ncuti Gatwa humorously addressed the audience during his monologue on 'SNL U.K.' about the reception of 'Doctor Who.' He joked about the low viewership of the show compared to his role in 'Sex Education.' Despite the jokes, Gatwa expressed his genuine love for 'Doctor Who' and the pride it brought his family.
- ▪Ncuti Gatwa hosted the season finale of 'Saturday Night Live U.K.' on May 16.
- ▪He made light of the low viewership for 'Doctor Who,' stating that only about 12 people watched him in the role.
- ▪Gatwa shared that landing the role made his parents proud, as it was the first time they had a doctor in the family.
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Home TV Global May 16, 2026 2:46pm PT Ncuti Gatwa Takes Aim at ‘Doctor Who’ in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘About 12 of You Watched Me… Maybe That’s Why I Kept Crying’ By Leo Barraclough Plus Icon Leo Barraclough International Features Editor LeoBarraclough Latest Action-Thriller ‘The Butler,’ Starring Jean Reno and Tom Hollander, Sells to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago Augenschein Moves Up a Level With Filmmaker-Driven Movies With Stars Attached Like Anne Hathaway, Ethan Hawke, Kristen Stewart 9 hours ago North American Rights to ‘Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day,’ Starring Haley Bennett and Lily Allen, Acquired by Quiver (EXCLUSIVE) 17 hours ago See All Courtesy of Sky “Doctor Who” star Ncuti Gatwa took aim at the sci-fi show during his monologue as the host for the season finale of…
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