South African fans of the popular comedy sketch show, Saturday Night Live UK, are in for a treat as the show kicks off its second series with a hilarious sketch featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The cold opener of the second series featured sharp jabs at Meghan’s lifestyle brand and the couple’s lucrative Netflix deal, causing waves of laughter across the globe and here at home.
Harry and Meghan Under the Comedy Microscope
The SNL UK skit isn’t the first to poke fun at the royal couple, but it certainly takes the cake for its tongue-in-cheek humour. The sketch begins with ‘Meghan’ returning to the UK, uttering the line, “Daddy, I’m home,” an apparent dig at her return to the limelight following her departure from royal duties.
Throughout the skit, the SNL comedians do not hold back on making fun of the Sussexes’ new ventures, specifically Meghan’s lifestyle empire and the couple’s well-publicised Netflix deal. South Africans, who share a unique connection with the couple due to their 2019 visit, found the sketch particularly amusing.
A Global Comedy Favourite
SNL UK is not new to controversy, with its edgy and often politically charged skits. However, the show’s knack for turning current events into witty comedy sketches has made it a favourite among South African viewers. The show’s ability to push boundaries while remaining hilarious is what keeps audiences coming back for more.
As the second series of SNL UK continues, South African fans will be keen to see what other high-profile figures and global events will be put under the comedy microscope. If the first sketch is anything to go by, viewers are in for a season full of laughs.
Source: The Independent
