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In a recent development from London, three men who accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault have resolved their civil lawsuits ahead of a scheduled trial at the High Court. According to court documents, these settlements have precluded the need for the cases to proceed in court.
The allegations against Spacey, spanning incidents from 2000 to 2013, were serious and had been a subject of significant legal scrutiny. Despite these accusations, the acclaimed actor, known for his Academy Award-winning performances, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
The civil trials, initially set to commence later this year, have been halted following a directive from Judge Christina Lambert. She recently instructed that the proceedings be paused, indicating that both parties had reached an agreement to settle the claims.
“By mutual consent, it is ordered that all further proceedings against the defendant in these cases be stayed as per the terms specified in this order and the confidential schedule associated with it,” stated Judge Lambert.
While the specifics of the settlements remain undisclosed, the judge did not issue any orders regarding the costs, leaving that aspect of the cases closed to the public as well.
The order, dated March 13, was made public on Wednesday.
Spacey’s representatives have been approached for comment.
Spacey, now 66, was tried in London in 2023 on nine alleged sex offenses against four men, and acquitted on all counts.
Two of the civil claimants, whose identities are protected by legal orders, gave evidence during Spacey’s criminal trial.
Spacey also successfully defended himself against a $40 million civil lawsuit in New York in 2022 brought by “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp.
One of the most celebrated actors of his generation until his career was derailed by sex abuse allegations, Spacey starred in films including “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “LA Confidential” and the TV political thriller “House of Cards.” He won a best supporting actor Academy Award for the 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” and a lead actor Oscar for the 1999 movie “American Beauty.”
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic Theatre from 2004 to 2015.
At the Copperhead Course nestled within the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, the excitement of Valspar Championship’s third day was palpable as Sungjae Im took the lead. The tournament, celebrating its 50th anniversary, drew both tourists and locals who were eager to witness the spectacle of skill and sportsmanship.
Kim Roman, a devoted spectator, shared her enthusiasm with 8 On Your Side, saying, “They put on a phenomenal, like, phenomenal tournament. I like it. I hope that it never leaves Palm Harbor because it really is special.” Her sentiments reflect the community’s pride and the event’s deep roots in the area.
Attendees were treated not only to exceptional golf but also to the delightful ambiance of Florida’s favorable weather. Ryan Murphy, who attended the event, expressed his joy, stating, “It was fantastic. We had a great time. We loved the weather, loved the event. It was just been spectacular. It was great.”
The day didn’t end with just the thrill of drives and putts. As the sun set, the event was crowned with musical performances by Lee Bryce and Tyler Hubbard, adding a harmonious note to an already unforgettable day. This spectacular blend of sports and entertainment ensured the Valspar Championship’s milestone anniversary was celebrated in style.
An action-packed day of drives and putts came to a close with performances from Lee Bryce and Tyler Hubbard.
“All the people in one place seeing golf in person,” Taylor Lambrecht said.
“They’re way better than I am. So, watching them play, it’s pretty impressive to watch. Just wishing I could do that,” Brighton Muller said.
As the PGA’s most colorful tournament’s final day rapidly approaches, some say this championship showcased the very best of our area.
“This is what we’re about here in Tampa Bay, and you know, this is televised throughout the world and show us this beautiful weather and beautiful place we call home. It’s a great opportunity for us to promote our region,” Bruce Rector, Mayor of Clearwater, said.
Sunday, the Valspar Championship continues, and you can watch it live on Newschannel 8 starting at 3 p.m.
Logan Paul seemed to have the upper hand in his verbal sparring with Tom Brady until football enthusiasts voiced their opinions online.
Promoting the first-ever Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Paul’s team, the Wildcats, emerged victorious over Brady’s squad, the Founders, with a 34-26 win on Saturday in Los Angeles, following some playful exchanges.
Following the game, Paul, known for his influencing prowess and WWE presence, took to X to declare, “I beat Tom Brady.”
However, Saturday’s outcome wasn’t as triumphant for Paul as it seemed.
Both the Wildcats and Founders, largely composed of NFL talent, were ultimately outplayed by Team USA in the round-robin contest. This made Paul’s declaration feel a bit empty. Although the event aimed to boost flag football’s profile before its expected debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, fans remained skeptical about the sport’s significance compared to traditional football.
As a result, nobody was too impressed with Paul.
‘You played flag football,’ one critic remarked.
Logan Paul laughs at Housh Doucette before ripping the sunglasses off his face
Tom Brady and Logan Paul have a word following days of trash talking between the two
‘Bro said “I beat Tom Brady” like he just dropped a 7-touchdown masterclass in the Super Bowl,’ another responded. ‘Meanwhile it was flag football, no pads, Brady was probably sipping avocado toast on the sideline going “who’s this YouTuber again?”‘
Brady, who previously described Paul’s wrestling career as ‘cute,’ embarrassed his rival on the field by catching a pass over the influencer and jokingly flipping the ball into his chest after the play. Paul tried to get into Brady’s face afterwards but was held back by an official.
And that wasn’t Paul’s only awkward moment on the day.
Not only was he beaten by Team USA for the event’s opening touchdown, but he made things even worse by ripping a rival’s sunglasses off his face and throwing them to the turf.
‘How does he get invited to these things?’ one critic wrote on X in response to the incident.
Others called out Paul for being more of a wrestler than a true sportsman.
‘He’s not used to not having a script,’ another critic wrote.
Logan Paul decided to open a pack of Pokemon cards during Saturday’s event in LA
Logan Paul was exposed several times in coverage against Team USA on Saturday in LA
Somewhat confusingly, Paul was seen opening a pack of Pokemon cards during the event. The long-time collector of the valuable trading cards was spotted trying to impress his fellow influencer teammate, IShowSpeed, with the keepsake during the Fox Sports broadcast.
‘And that’s one of many reasons you don’t play in a professional sports league,’ another Paul critic wrote on X.
Team USA players each get $100,000 for winning the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
The event, recently relocated from Saudi Arabia due to the war in Iran, had been promoted through a performative war of words between Paul and the game’s marquee name. Brady began earlier this month by referring to Paul’s WWE career as ‘cute’ and ‘scripted,’ to which the wrestler responded: ‘WWE can’t stop me from kicking your ass on that field.’
But the pre-game chatter between Brady and Paul may have distracted from the third squad in Saturday’s round-robin tournament, Team USA, which won the event without a single NFL player. The American national team began by demolishing Paul’s Wildcats, 39-14, and Brady’s Founders, 43-16, before beating the Wildcats again, 24-14, in the final.
Open Heaven 22 March 2026 Sunday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Your Words Are Powerful
Open Heaven 22 March 2026 TOPIC – Your Words Are Powerful
MEMORISE: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. – Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
READ: Acts 5:1-11 (KJV)
1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 1-3
Open Heaven 22 March 2026 MESSAGE
Today’s memory verse tells us that death and life are in the power of the tongue. Psalm 107:20 also tells us that God sent His word, and His word healed and delivered the Israelites from their destruction. Words can heal and deliver; however, as we see in today’s Bible reading, they can also kill and destroy. Ananias and Sapphira died instantly after hearing the words that Peter, God’s servant, spoke to them.
There is mighty power in the spoken word of God. God’s word is so powerful that the Bible says it is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). When this living word mixes with the living faith of a child of God, there is no limit to the miracles that can happen.
Several years ago, a man, who was seriously sick, came to the RCCG Headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos. He had hypertension and a host of other ailments. As the Sunday School session started, the teacher said, “Today, we are going to study the crossing of the Red Sea. We are going to see the power of the One who can cause the sea to freeze. We are going to see the power of the One who can ask every storm to fall asleep.” On hearing that, the man knew immediately that God had sent the word for his healing to him specifically through the mouth of the Sunday School teacher. He thought to himself, “Ah, my day has come!” He was so sure about it that he started crying for joy. Somehow, he knew that the Sunday School session was not just going to be about discussing the story of the Red Sea; he knew it was the set time for his healing. Before the Sunday School lesson ended, he was healed! His living faith mixed with the living word of God to produce his healing.
When you want to know a believer who has faith in God’s word, you will hear it in his or her words. When others keep confessing negatively because of the negative situations surrounding them, he or she will keep declaring and believing God’s word. When people say that there is a casting down because of unpleasant experiences, the fellow will boldly declare that there is a lifting up (Job 22:29). Soon, the believer’s reality will start aligning with his or her confession.
Beloved, speak God’s word over the situations in your life with faith. Your words become powerful to heal and deliver when they are spoken in faith.
Open Heaven 22 March 2026 REFLECTION
Have you been speaking faith-filled words of life or faithless words of death?
Open Heaven 22 March 2026 HYMN 11 – Standing On The Promises Of Christ Our King
1 Standing on the promises of Christ, our King, Through eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus: Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail. When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.
3 Standing on the promises I now can see Perfect, present cleansing in the blood For me, Standing in the liberty where Christ makes Free, Standing on the promises of God.
4 Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord, Bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, Standing on the promises of God.
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REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
DCLM Daily Manna 22 March 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Love’s Failsafe Indicator
TOPIC: Love’s Failsafe Indicator (DCLM Daily Manna 22 March 2026)
KEY VERSE: He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him – John 14:21
TEXT: John 14:19-25 (KJV)
19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.
25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
Love has both an emotional and a rational factor. The media world more commonly portrays the brand of love driven by mere emotion or, worse still, unbridled animal passion. Sadly, many religious people seem to project the same erroneous idea of sheer sentimental love into their relationship with God. They reduce loving God to expressions of endearment during praise and worship.
It is true that God loves His creatures most tenderly and that He desires that they reciprocate by loving Him with heart, mind, soul and strength. Yet, Jesus’ words reveal , in plain language, that God’s perception of true love is far from the emotional overload, so celebrated by the world. He reminds us that the practical proof of our love for God is the fact of our obedience to His word. Beyond the expressions of affection, there is the yielding of the heart, the bending of the will and, the deliberate effort to please the Almighty God in all things. Love is costly and yet does not count costs; true love is eager to please; that is its acid test.
The Lord Jesus is most qualified to teach on this subject. He demonstrated the highest form of love when He emptied Himself of divinity and died in our place. Jesus kept to the heavenly Father’s redemptive agenda even when the going was tough in the Garden of Gethsemane. He, more than all, understood the costliness of genuine love. This contrasts very clearly with the love shown by people like Judas who are self-serving and hypocritical. He came as a friend to kiss the Lord; called Him Master yet betrayed Him to the murderous mob of haters.We must not base our love for God on knee-jerk emotions or vested interests and personal advantage.
If you cherish the Lord, then prove it by living for Him alone, giving implicit obedience to His word in little and great matters, valuing His friendship exclusively in public and private and, engaging in His service cheerfully. The risen Christ asked Simon Peter repeatedly, “lovest thou me?” until the import of the message sank in. As the songwriter puts it, “If you say you love the Saviour, In His word you’ll always live, if you say your sins are forgiven and gone, then, prove it by the life you live”.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Love shines brighter in positive action than in the display of plumages.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Mark 1-3
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WCIA) – The Illinois men’s basketball team is making its way to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.
In a decisive victory, the Illini swept past VCU with a 76-55 win during the round of 32 on Saturday, showcasing their prowess in the latter half of the game.
Illinois kicked off the game with an impressive 11-2 lead, though the Rams quickly mounted a comeback. As VCU gained a lead with only 3 minutes remaining in the first half, Illinois junior guard Andrej Stojakovic stepped up, scoring 16 points and helping the Illini secure a 35-28 advantage by halftime.
Entering the second half with confidence, Illinois swiftly widened their lead, pushing it to 20 points by the middle of the half.
The highlight of the second half was a series of spectacular slam dunks by Illinois, including a breathtaking transition dunk by Zvonimir Ivisic.
The final 10 minutes were without much sweat for Illinois fans as the Orange and Blue kept VCU at arms length.
Stojakovic led the way in scoring with 21 total. Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Tomislav Ivisic joined him in double-digits on the score sheet.
It was a double-double for Tomislav Ivisic, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Illinois will now play two seed Houston, in Houston, in the Sweet 16 next week.
On Saturday, President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing to destroy its power plants if the nation does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
This ultimatum followed Trump’s remarks the previous day, where he suggested that the U.S. was in the process of reducing its military presence in Iran, indicating that the objective was nearly achieved.
Trump took to Truth Social to declare, “Should Iran fail to COMPLETELY REOPEN the Strait of Hormuz, WITHOUT ANY THREATS, within the next 48 HOURS, the United States stands ready to target and destroy their power infrastructure, beginning with the LARGEST PLANT!”
The president has emphasized the need for international partners to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed since hostilities began. Meanwhile, Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has maintained that the strait will stay shut until the conflict resolves.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch Trump supporter and advocate for military action, has called on Trump to reconsider the presence of U.S. military bases in nations unwilling to provide flight permissions. Both Graham and Trump have criticized NATO allies for their lack of support in efforts to reopen the vital waterway.
The strait’s closure has left vessels stranded. Some that have continued their transit through the waterway have faced Iranian retaliatory attacks.
Closing the strait has resulted in a massive spike in oil and gas prices. The national average for gas reached $3.93 as of Saturday, according to data from AAA. The national average last month, prior to the conflict, was $2.94.
Trump has suggested he would take over the strait and is weighing a mission to takeover Iran’s Kharg Island, which handles 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports. Taking over the island would require boots on the ground, though the president has said he will not deploy ground troops to Iran.
Rhapsody Of Realities 22 March 2026 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): The Reality Of Resurrection
TOPIC: The Reality Of Resurrection (Rhapsody of Realities 22 March 2026)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever (Hebrews 13:8).
Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s MESSAGE:
There are those who preach reincarnation, claiming that after death, a person returns in another body, perhaps as an animal, bird, insect, or even another human. But this teaching is unscriptural. The Bible teaches resurrection, not reincarnation. Resurrection is life after death, but it’s the same person who’s brought back to life by God’s power. That is the truth.
Reincarnation is a lie, a false doctrine, but resurrection is God’s reality. It’s interesting how many believe in what they can’t prove. Christianity can be proven. The resurrection of Christ proves His deity. Romans 1:4 says He was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
That’s why His Name still has power today. Whatever He accomplished before He died, His Name continues to do today. The Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Furthermore, the Bible says God has appointed a day of judgment, confirmed by the resurrection of Jesus Christ (read Acts 17:31).
The resurrection is the undeniable proof that the Lord Jesus is the appointed Judge. Believing in this truth excludes the idea of reincarnation. Some misunderstand the words of the Master about John the Baptist, calling him “Elijah.” He didn’t mean Elijah reincarnated as John the Baptist; rather, He meant that John the Baptist came in the power and spirit of Elijah (Luke 1:13-17). If Elijah himself were to appear again, he would still be Elijah, not John.
The Bible also speaks of two witnesses who will minister in Israel during the last days, and many believe one of them will be Elijah, since he never died but was taken alive to heaven (2 Kings 2:11). When he appears, it will not be a reincarnation, but Elijah himself manifesting again according to God’s plan.
How about Moses? The Bible says he died and God Himself buried him (Deuteronomy 34:5-6). Yet, he appeared with Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration with the Lord Jesus (Matthew 17:1-3). That wasn’t reincarnation either; it was Moses in a glorified, transfigured body, demonstrating the resurrection power of God. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the assurance of eternal life through the Lord Jesus Christ. I live in the reality of His resurrection power and look forward with joy to the glorious rapture of the Church and resurrection of the saints. Thank you for the truth of your Word that has made me free to live joyfully in the love, joy, peace, and dominion of your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
John 11:25-26 (KJV) Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: [26] And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (KJV) 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, [52] In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Luke 4:14-44 & Deuteronomy 22-24
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Romans 2:1-11 & Psalm 90
DIVINE HEALTH CONFESSIONS – 22ND MARCH 2026
The Word of God produces supernatural strength in me. Today, I experience the transforming power of the Word in every part of my body! My life is exceptionally great because I am blessed in every way and I walk in perpetual dominion over sicknesses and circumstances.
Keep saying it, don’t stop talking it! Remember, you can make your way prosperous with words. Get talking today!
Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.
Rhapsody of Realities 2026 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
TOKYO – Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced on Sunday that one of the two Japanese citizens detained in Iran has been freed and is set to return home.
Motegi, during an appearance on a Fuji Television talk show, revealed that the individual had been held since last year and was released on Wednesday.
He noted that another Japanese citizen, who was detained earlier this year, remains in Iranian custody.
Motegi explained that the recent release was a result of his persistent appeals to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. He emphasized his ongoing efforts to secure the swift release of the other detainee, maintaining communication with the detainee’s family and other relevant parties.
The Committee to Protect Journalists identified the person detained in January as a journalist working for Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. The CPJ reported that the NHK journalist was arrested on January 20 by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and was moved to Evin Prison on February 23, according to anonymous sources concerned about potential persecution.
Motegi did not identify either of the people detained and said the released Japanese national was detained in 2025.
The Foreign Ministry said earlier this month the detainees were safe and in good health, but only acknowledged that one was detained last year and the other one in January.
The ministry gave no further details such as whether the two cases were related.
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
This weekend marks an exciting milestone for fans of comedic television. While the beloved American version of Saturday Night Live is currently taking a break and won’t be airing a new episode on NBC, the spotlight shifts across the Atlantic to the debut of Saturday Night Live UK.
Broadcasting live from London, the show will bring its own flair to the iconic format, kicking off with Tina Fey as the host. Known for her tenure as a head writer and her multiple appearances on the U.S. version, Fey is set to bring her signature wit to the first episode. The following weeks promise more star power with Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed hosting on March 28 and April 4, respectively. Musical performances will feature the talents of Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and Kasabian, adding a vibrant touch to the initial episodes.
Fans in the United States need not worry about missing out on the UK fun. The episodes will be available for streaming on Peacock the day after they air, with the series premiere hitting the platform on Sunday, March 22.
As for when the original Saturday Night Live will return with fresh episodes, eager viewers will have to stay tuned for updates. The anticipation builds as the iconic show prepares for its next chapter. Stay connected for all the latest details on upcoming episodes.
When does Saturday Night Live return with new episodes? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight (March 21)?
Nope. Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live is a rerun.
When Will The Next New Episode of Saturday Night Live Air on NBC?
SNL returns on Saturday, April 4, with host Jack Black and musical guest Jack White.
How To Watch SNL Live:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch SNL live on NBC, the NBC app, or NBC.com.
You can also stream new episodes of Saturday Night Live on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Peacock, or Sling TV (in select markets). YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Can I Watch SNL Live on Peacock?
Yes! You can stream new episodes of SNL live or on demand on Peacock. The upcoming Jack Black-hosted episode will be available to watch on demand on Peacock beginning Sunday, April 5.
All 51 seasons of the show are available on the streamer.
Is Saturday Night LiveOn Hulu?
Nope. While you can watch the show live or on demand via Hulu + Live TV, SNL isn’t available for next-day streaming on the platform.
