These Stars Flat-Out Refused To Be On SNL

Over the course of its nearly 50 seasons on air, Saturday Night Live has launched the careers of countless comedians and been host to even more celebrity guests. While joining the cast of SNL or hosting the show might be a dream gig for plenty of celebrities, certain stars have actually passed on this major opportunity.
Turns out not everyone is cut out for sketch comedy. Reasons for turning down the gig have varied, and while it came down to a matter of timing for some, for others, Saturday Night Live just wasn’t something they wanted to add to their resume. From hilarious comedians to big-time movie actors, these stars flat-out refused to be on SNL.

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Amy Sedaris | 0:00
Johnny Knoxville | 1:23
Jennifer Aniston | 2:27
Bonnie Hunt | 3:29
Andy Dick | 4:20
Catherine O'Hara | 5:20
Orlando Bloom | 6:34
Mindy Kaling | 7:18
The Beatles | 8:28
Julia Roberts | 9:45

[nicoladawson]

I have always LOVED "News Radio"! Miss you, Phil!

[jennifersman]

Someone else they tried to get as host for several years was Johnny Carson. SNL basically owed it’s existence to Carson when he decreed that reruns of his show could no longer be shown in what became SNL’s time slot in 1975

[uacbpa]

Interesting video, even though some are not exactly people who "flat-out refused to be on SNL".

[nikki]

Most of the people on this list, didn’t refuse to appear on SNL, rather they had conflicts, & couldn’t appear on the show.

[JoleanThorton]

What an interesting and entertaining video. I've always been a huge fan of SNL! Thanks for sharing :)

[aretnap]

Seems Like I Remember Seeing Orlando Bloom...On an SNL Show Ending, where Katy Perry was The "Musical Guest"/"Host".

[michaeldiaz]

I can't remember if Ringo Starr hosted but he did the Fernando's Hideaway sketch in which Billy Crystal made him and his wife laugh.

[rockroll]

Next u should do (if u already haven’t) celebs who tried out for SNL but didn’t get it

Here’s my suggestions
1.) Jim Carrey
2.) Lisa Kudrow
3.) Dave Coulier
4.) John Goodman
5.) Nick Kroll
6.) Aubrey Plaza
7.) Stephen Colbert
8.) Steve Carrell
9.) Jordan Peele
10.) Tiffany Haddish

[schempgirl]

Chris Evans hasn’t hosted either right?

[alessandrogambino]

I appreciate many of them NOT accepting. Some of them are awful as people and some would have been awful as comedic props.

[coletanner]

Joe Rogan was on News Radio! Never knew he was on a sitcom

[teamcougars]

SNL is funny but, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea by any stretch of the imagination 💭

[patriciamartinez]

Some People are right for SNL. And then on the other hand SNL isn’t always right for everyone.

[charlotte-md]

Y’all didn’t even know that was Joe Rogan with Andy Dick on News Radio.

[pibly]

“Flat Out Refused” is an exaggeration.

[blackpeter]

Johnny Knoxville didn't want to be on SNL? Tragic loss to the Arts world.

[xokaybl]

Having issues with Jennifer Aniston being recruited. That was an all star cast and she isnt really funny. Had to only be because shes hot.

[devonboulden]

Andy Dick? Really? He's partly responsible for Phil Hartman's death. And News Radio wasn't funny.

[eeo]

Uh looks to me like they are all on SNL 🙄

[jahudgens]

Carol Burnett never Hosting ? Why ?