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John Oliver Says ‘SNL’ British Version Is a ‘Terrible Idea’: ‘I Don’t Know How You Can Impose That Cult Onto the U.K.’

John Oliver does not approve of a U.K. version of "Saturday Night Live," calling it a "terrible idea."

In an interview Monday night on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” the British comedian said it “sounds like a terrible idea.” When asked by “ SNL ” alum Meyers to expand on that thought, Oliver added, “We have had sketch comedy before, and I just feel like something like this is such a unique group.” And so, I don’t know how you can impose that cult onto the U.K.” Naturally, Meyers questioned what exactly makes “SNL” cult-like, to which Oliver referenced the cast’s long-standing tradition of pulling all-nighters every Tuesday to prepare for the show. Lorne Michaels, who created the sketch show and has headed it up since its debut in 1975, will serve as an executive producer.

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