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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Rosseinsky

Danny Dyer hailed as ‘national treasure’ after triumphant turn as SNL UK host

Danny Dyer has been roundly praised after he made his debut as the host of Saturday Night Live UK, with some fans branding him a “national treasure” and the show’s “best host” so far.

In his opening monologue, the Rivals star, 49, poked fun at his sweary reputation and joked that “people don’t usually trust me with live TV” following his tirade at former prime minister David Cameron in 2018.

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