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Ania Magliano and Paddy Young, the hosts of Weekend Update on “SNL U.K.,” enlisted Jimmy Fallon to roast Jeffrey Epstein, Benson Boone and Lily Allen, among others, in a bid to boost their ratings. Elsewhere in Weekend Update, targets for jokes included Meghan Markle, Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Brand and Michael Jackson.

After Magliano remarked, “It may seem like Britain and the United States have drifted apart. The special relationship is in trouble,” Fallon appeared from beneath the desk to place his hand on those of the hosts during the “Hand in Hand” sequence. “We’re just two hosts, sat next to a more famous host, asking him to boost our ratings,” Young said.

As romantic music played in the background, Magliano said, “Look Jimmy, I know America’s been seeing a lot of other countries, but we were your first love. We’ve given each other so much.” And Young added, “We gave you Harry Styles.” To which Fallon responded, with a broad smile, “Yeah, we took your Harry Styles and made Benson Boone. Our one flips.”

Magliano joked, “Sure, merging our cultures has gone badly in the past. Look at Lily Allen’s marriage.” Young added, “Sometimes it goes well. Look at Lily Allen’s album.”

Fallon said, “And yes, we may say things differently, but they mean the same thing, like aluminum.” Magliano corrected him, “Aluminium.” “Parking lot,” Fallon said. “Car park,” Young interjected. Fallon said, “Epstein.” Magliano said, “Andrew.” Fallon said, “Epstein.” Young said, “Mandelson.” Fallon repeated, “Epstein.” To which Magliano responded, “Stephen Hawking.” “Stephen Hawking was there?” Fallon asked in disbelief. “Stephen Hawking was there,” the hosts said in unison.

Magliano concluded, “On July 4th, you celebrate leaving us. But from this day forward, April 25th will henceforth be known as codependence day.”

Earlier in the show, Fallon had joined this week’s host, “Bridgerton’s” Nicola Coughlan, during her opening monologue. Foo Fighters were the episode’s musical guest.

Alongside the weekly host, “SNL U.K.” stars Al Nash, George Fouracres, Larry Dean, Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Celeste Dring, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

“SNL U.K.” is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW. Lorne Michaels is executive producing, James Longman serves as lead producer, Liz Clare is the director and Daran Jonno Johnson is the head writer.

Alongside airing live on Sky and streaming service NOW, “SNL U.K.” is available to watch the next day on Peacock in the U.S.

The fifth episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a sketch mocking Keir Starmer’s choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S.

The sketch featured Al Nash as Jeremy Clarkson – a.k.a. “fake farmer and real asshole” – as the host of “Who Wants to Remain a Millionaire?” and George Fouracres as Starmer. The question posed was, “Is it ever a good idea to give Peter Mandelson a job?” His possible answers were: A: No; B: Of course, not; C: Not in a million years; D: Yes.

When Starmer goes 50/50, he’s left with the choice between: C: Not in a million years, and D: Yes. But he still can’t decide, so he calls a friend, and his choice of a friend is … Mandelson.

Mandelson – described by Clarkson as a “pedophile adjacent Bond villain” – is wearing a dressing gown with a JE monogram, bathed in red light. Mandelson, played by Larry Dean, says: “Give me a job? I’d be careful if I were you.” Starmer still can’t decide, but pushed by Clarkson he says, “D: Yes.”

This week’s episode is hosted by “Bridgerton’s” Nicola Coughlan and features Foo Fighters as the musical guest.

Alongside the weekly host, “SNL U.K.” stars Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

“SNL U.K.” is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW. Lorne Michaels is executive producing, James Longman will serve as lead producer, Liz Clare as director and Daran Jonno Johnson takes as head writer.

Alongside airing live on Sky and streaming service NOW, “SNL U.K.” is available to watch the next day on Peacock in the U.S.

During her opening monologue on “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” host Nicola Coughlan got a little assistance from “SNL” legend Jimmy Fallon, who joined the “Bridgerton” star for a chaotic studio tour and an explicit rap about her new animated film “The Magic Faraway Tree.”

Coughlan kicked off her monologue by poking fun at her “Bridgerton” character, saying she “played an aristocrat who came out as a messy bitch who lives for drama,” and joking that she decided to channel the “magic” of the original ’70s “SNL” by consuming a “staggering amount of cocaine.”

“It’s an honor to be hosting. It sort of feels like I manifested it somehow — it’s almost like this place is like magic,” Coughlan said as Fallon appeared. “That’s because it is!” he said.

Fallon then shared with Coughlan the “biggest secret of ‘SNL.’” “Well, don’t tell anyone, but it’s live,” Fallon said. “It’s actually live. I mean, you can do whatever you want, you can go wherever you want. You’re the host. They don’t stop you.”

The two then embarked on a chaotic studio tour, taking the cameras backstage to mess with “Weekend Update” hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young as well as cast members George Fouracres and Hammed Animashaun. Fallon even dared Coughlan to ask Dave Grohl — who is serving as musical guest with his band Foo Fighters — to be her best friend. “Because we’re live, he has to say yes,” Fallon said.

“Mr. Dave Grohl, will you be my best friend?” Coughlan asked, to which Grohl replied “Sure, why not!”

After Coughlan’s monologue, the show immediately segued into a digital short spoofing Coughlan’s latest film, animated family movie “The Magic Faraway Tree.” In the sketch, Coughlan tells studio execs that she wrote a rap song and recorded a music video to promote the movie, which as it turns out, is actually very explicit.

“It’s the faraway tree, and it’s magic as fuck,” Coughlan raps sporting a big jacket and braids. “Thick leaves, Nicky C and a magical trunk.”

Other lyrics include: “Critics agree, man this movie’s a blast. Except for The Times, who can eat my ass!”

Fallon then features in the video as an on-set caterer, rapping: “My name is Keith/ I did the on-set catering/ For when the cast and crew’s energy is wavering/ Anything they need, you know I would get it/ Hey look, here’s my fucking name in the credits.”

To end the sketch, Coughlan reveals that she and Keith “actually started dating on the movie, and let me tell you, things got pretty freaky.”

Coughlan’s stint as host marks the first episode after “SNL U.K.” took a mid-season hiatus. Alongside Fey, previous hosts have also included Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed and Jack Whitehall.