SNL UK Skewers Thomas Markle Allegations and Bond Buzz

WHO:

TMZ - Comedian Paddy Young was involved in the “Weekend Update” segment on “SNL UK.”

Variety - Co-host Paddy Young directly referenced allegations involving Meghan Markle’s father.

TMZ - Thomas Markle Sr. was the subject of allegations of possessing child pornography.

TMZ - The segment compared the allegations about Thomas Markle Sr. with allegations involving former Prince Andrew.

Variety - Meghan Markle and her father were discussed during the segment.

WHAT:

TMZ - “SNL UK” joked about allegations that Thomas Markle Sr. possessed child pornography.

TMZ - The show compared the allegations about Thomas Markle Sr. to allegations made against former Prince Andrew.

Variety - “Saturday Night Live U.K.’s” “Weekend Update” addressed allegations involving Meghan Markle’s father, as well as James Bond auditions and a “Glee” reboot.

Variety - Young said, “In royal news, it’s been a big 24 hours for Meghan Markle, whose dad has been accused…”

WHERE:

TMZ - The segment aired on the British show “SNL UK.”

Variety - The “Weekend Update” segment was part of “Saturday Night Live U.K.”

WHY:

Variety - The segment addressed the allegations involving Meghan Markle’s father and other topics as part of its coverage of controversial subjects.

(UPDATED October 25, 2026 20:01 UTC)

“Saturday Night Live U.K.” used its “Weekend Update” segment to joke about allegations involving Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr. Co-host Paddy Young introduced the subject by saying, “In royal news, it’s been a big 24 hours for Meghan Markle, whose dad has been accused…” The segment addressed allegations that Thomas Markle Sr. possessed child pornography. It also compared those allegations with allegations involving former Prince Andrew. The discussion was part of a broader update that touched on several topics beyond the royal family. Young and the show also addressed James Bond auditions and a possible “Glee” reboot. Meghan Markle herself was discussed in connection with the claims about her father. The segment aired as part of the British version of “Saturday Night Live.”