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Jimmy Fallon guest-hosted with Nicola Coughlan on SNL U.K., joining a chaotic studio tour of the set and an on-screen rap about Coughlan's new film The Magic Faraway Tree, featuring explicit lyrics and Fallon appearing as an on-set caterer; the skit followed Coughlan’s monologue that teased her Bridgerton persona as the show returned from a mid-season hiatus.
Jimmy Fallon crashes Nicola Coughlan's hosting on SNL UK, guiding her on a chaotic live studio tour with backstage cameos and playful digs about the show being live, while Deadline notes the segment's viral online reach (topping 86 million views) despite lower Sky One TV ratings.
Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood will host the next two episodes of SNL U.K. (Episodes 5 and 6); Coughlan’s April 25 installment features Foo Fighters, while Wood’s May 2 episode features Meek, as Sky/ NOW’s comedy continues with weekly installments.
Tina Fey hosted the inaugural SNL U.K. episode and, jokingly the youngest host, was interrupted by Nicola Coughlan, Michael Cera and Graham Norton who crashed the monologue to question why an American was hosting; Fey showcased her knowledge of British comedy with rapid-fire references as the show kicked off its UK run.
Deadline reports that SNL UK opened with Tina Fey hosting and a political cold open featuring Keir Starmer dodging a call from Donald Trump, followed by Fey’s monologue and appearances by Nicola Coughlan and Michael Cera. The eight‑episode UK version, filmed in London, aims to translate the iconic US format for British audiences amid industry skepticism, with early reception described as broadly positive for Fey’s participation and several sketches landing well.
Nicola Coughlan told Elle UK she’s exhausted by commentary on her body and has no interest in being a body-positivity poster child, saying the topic is “so fucking boring.” She said she’d rather focus on other issues and passions. The Bridgerton star reflected on nude scenes from the show's third season, noting she’d been working out and even wearing a corset size as small as an 8, which made the body-talk around her on-screen feel misplaced. She recalled an inebriated fan who told her she loved Bridgerton “because of your body,” underscoring how discussions of her appearance have followed her beyond the screen.
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan says she has no interest in body positivity and was shocked to be labeled “plus-size” after losing weight, noting she was around a size 10 while a corset was size 8 in season 3. She wants her work to be judged beyond her appearance, recounting confrontations about her body and stressing she doesn’t want the body-talk to define her on-screen contributions, while also sharing details about her long‑distance relationship with Jake Dunn.
Nicola Coughlan told Elle UK about a drunken Bridgerton fan who approached her in a bathroom and commented on her body, a moment she described as painful and emblematic of the constant scrutiny on actors’ appearances; she has repeatedly spoken out against body-shaming and emphasized that her work should define her worth.
Nicola Coughlan recounts a drunken fan approaching her in a restroom and commenting on her body, a moment she says made her feel distraught and exposed how normalized body-shaming can be. She previously defended her decision to appear nude on Bridgerton as an empowering choice and rejected being labeled a “plus‑size heroine,” arguing that the fixation on her appearance is reductive and tiresome.
Bridgerton's Season 4 ends with a new Lady Whistledown after Penelope Featherington retires, and this article compiles the clues, who’s been ruled out, and what to expect from Season 5 regarding the columnist’s true identity.
Nicola Coughlan will lead the next season of Channel 4's 'I Am' anthology series, which explores women's societal issues, while 'Sight Unseen,' a procedural about a blind detective, has sold to Paramount+ UK and Nine Network. Particle6 has appointed Tom Davidson as Chief Commercial Officer to focus on AI production strategies. Channel 4 is also preparing three Christmas specials, showcasing festive experiences across the UK and Europe.
Nicola Coughlan will lead the fourth season of Channel 4's BAFTA-winning anthology series 'I Am,' which explores women's personal experiences through raw storytelling, with the new two-part installment 'I Am Helen' developed in collaboration with Coughlan and directed by Dominic Savage.
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie, and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of The Magic Faraway Tree, an adaptation of Enid Blyton's children's novels. The film, directed by Ben Gregor and produced by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance, features a star-studded cast including Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield. The story follows a family discovering a magical tree and its eccentric inhabitants in the English countryside.
Nicola Coughlan, known for her role in Bridgerton, endorses Tatcha's Dewy Skin Cream, a cult-favorite moisturizer praised for its hydrating and skin-plumping properties, making it ideal for use under makeup. She shares her full skincare and makeup routine, highlighting products that contribute to her glowing, dewy complexion seen on the show.
Nicola Coughlan dazzled in a lavender silk organza mini dress with a red mikado cape at the Toronto premiere of "Bridgerton" season three, part two. She posed with co-star Luke Newton, and the trailer for the new episodes, set to release on June 13, was also unveiled.