Charli XCX unable to perform on Saturday Night Live as Covid concerns hit show

Charli XCX was unable to perform on Saturday Night Live (Ian West/PA)

Charli XCX said she was “devastated and heartbroken” as she pulled out of Saturday Night Live with just hours to go after it was confirmed the show would go ahead with a reduced cast and crew, and without a live audience, due to the surge in Omicron cases.

The long-running US sketch show, which airs on US network NBC and is available on Sky Comedy in the UK, was hosted by actor Paul Rudd, and was due to feature live performances by the English electro-pop star.