Amelia Dimoldenberg hosted SNL UK last night, Sept. 27, and Rachel Chinouriri was the musical guest. Dimoldenberg recently announced that she was ending her show Chicken Shop Date, and she opened with some good laughs during her monologue. The show leaned into the comedy of a prime minister being tricked by a band he wanted to join.
Chinouriri performed “One Song Away From Crying,” off her forthcoming sophomore album I Think I Spoke Too Soon, and then “Never Need Me,” from her 2024 debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events.
Opening With The Monologue
Dimoldenberg’s opening monologue drew laughs from the audience. She handled the announcement of the end of Chicken Shop Date with humor, including a Sheeran joke that felt personal without being mean. The show leaned into the comedy of a prime minister being tricked by a band he wanted to join.
The Cold Open Sketch
The cold open was a sketch about new prime minister Andy Burnham meeting Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis. They ask Burnham to join the band, which then turns out to be a Russian internet phishing scam.
“Noel, I mean, Nolakov Galagski reveals,” the sketch goes, that Oasis is, and has always been, Russia psyop. “All our songs made in lab by Kremlin scientist,” Liam, or rather Liamovich Galagov, adds.
The Musical Guest
Chinouriri performed two songs live on the show. “One Song Away From Crying” comes from her upcoming second album, due soon. “Never Need Me” is from her debut record, What A Devastating Turn Of Events, which came out in 2024.
Watching Clips
The clips are available to watch online.
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host | Amelia Dimoldenberg |
| Musical guest | Rachel Chinouriri |
| Cold open guests | Liam and Noel Gallagher |
| Sketch reveal | Oasis is a Russian psyop |
| Songs performed | “One Song Away From Crying,” “Never Need Me” |
The episode is a strong example of the show’s ability to balance political satire with musical performance. The prime minister joining a band that turns out to be a phishing scam is a twist that would not work in a straight news broadcast, but in a sketch, it fits the show’s style.
Dimoldenberg’s monologue also deserves credit for handling the end of Chicken Shop Date with humor. The Sheeran joke is a dig at a musician, and Dimoldenberg’s delivery made it feel personal without being mean.
The episode is a reminder of why SNL UK remains a reliable source of entertainment. The show takes risks, and this week it paid off with a sketch that was both absurd and timely. The musical performances gave the episode a sense of balance, and the show ended on a note that felt satisfying rather than rushed.
Key Facts
- Date: Sept. 27
- Host: Amelia Dimoldenberg
- Musical guest: Rachel Chinouriri
- Album: I Think I Spoke Too Soon (forthcoming)
- Debut album: What A Devastating Turn Of Events (2024)
- Cold open guests: Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis
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