Justin Timberlake, they aint. Before the age of 30, she managed to simultaneously co-star on TVs most celebrated drama (Mad Men) and most obsessed over comedy (Community) before the age of 30. While Gadd did appear in a hilariously controversial virtual musical skit during SNL's last filmed-from-home season about letting kids drink during the pandemic (it was all in jest, of course) he has surprisingly never hosted the show. Lopez made her first appearance on the show on February 10, 2001, during season 26. The Oscar winner has yet to return to Studio 8H. ", His first "SNL" hosting gig came during season 39 (a season heavy on double-duty hosts) on January 18, 2014. By Jenny Slate. ", While Spears might not seem like the most obvious choice for sketch comedy, she certainly held her own during both episodes she hosted. Jeong made the two Hangover sequels watchable. She's got a solid gig going at HBO with Insecure. There are many actors who have hosted sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) through its 46 season on the air thus far, dating all the way back to 1975. Somewhat shockingly, that was the first time Pitt has been on the show in decades. As his rapper alter ego, he performed "This Is America" and "Saturday," which were introduced by Daniel Kaluuya and Zo Kravitz, respectively. 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Nicholas Kroll (born June 5, 1978) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, and producer. You've hit your max! Let's make that happen. In total, Simon has had "four hosting stints, nine musical guest appearances, and six cameos," according to Vulture. Jonas has appeared three times on "SNL" previously: twice with the Jonas Brothers in 2009 and 2019, and once as a solo artist in 2016. Let him work his magic for you, Lorne. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen May 15, 2004, Before there was Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in Sisters, there was Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, actual sisters. 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But the mostsurprisingnon-host is Mindy Kaling. In 2011, Comedy Central aired his stand-up special Thank You Very Cool. She resides in Toronto, Ontario in Canada with her husband and young son. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It's a match made in TV heaven. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman werent the first married couple to host SNL (Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss beat them by four seasons), but theyre the most charming. Nick Kroll is an actor, stand-up comedian and co-creator of one of the funniest shows on television, Big Mouth. Season six of the Emmy-nominated animated series just dropped on Netflix and Kroll joins us to talk all about how it continues to push the envelope and how its She hosted the episode five months before her first solo album, "KooKoo" would be released. WebJohnny Knoxville was offered the chance to have his stunt videos (which would later be used on the MTV show Jackass) put on SNL, but he declined the offer. In a Tweet from December 2019, Gad alluded to the fact that he would totally be game for appearing in the opening political sketches as Florida politician Matt Gaetz, with whom he shares an uncanny resemblance. In November and December 2008, he toured with Aziz Ansari on his Glow in the Dark comedy tour in the United States. An overeager stage manager sent him out early and the only person waiting for him was Lorne Michaels, everyone else had stepped away for a bathroom break.On Cadence13s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.Listen free: Audacy: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwaytApple: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwapytSpotify: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwsytSubscribe to the Cadence13 YouTube channel: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwytVisit https://cadence13.com for more great podcasts The year 1983 was right when Taxi was ending and Cheers was beginning. Kroll starred in A Good Old Fashioned Orgy and had supporting roles in comedy films such as Sing, Dinner For Schmucks, Date Night, Get Him to the Greek, Adventures of Power, and I Love You Man. In 2004, Lorne got the Olsen twins, with musical guest J-Kwon. She also sang "Gypsy" from "Artpop. SNL needs the full Mindy Kaling treatment because she's truly in the pantheon of twenty-first century comedians. Nick jokes, "I thought he was gonna turn to you during the read-through and be like, "I'm gonna get more laughs than you this week.' she told EW. MTVs voyeuristic Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica spawned a catchphrase (I know its tuna, but it says Chicken by the Sea) and somehow lasted 41 episodes. Having starred onParty Over Here and originating from the UCB Theatre, McKenna is primeSNL talent, but it's absurd that they haven't enlisted her yet. His was a music-heavy episode. The two sang "My Cherie Amour" during the sketch. Timberlake performed "Mirrors" and his collaboration with Jay-Z, "Suit & Tie," during which the rapper appeared on stage. They've embraced Internet comedians like Good Neighbor and BriTANick in the past and Gundacker was hip to the younger generation through Vine. The rapper performed "Money Maker" and "Runaway Love," during which Mary J. Blige appeared as well. I need to do that! Pitt's appearance on the virtual episode of the show came after Dr. Fauci jokingly responded that, if someone was going to impersonate him on "SNL," he'd want it to be Pitt. We may earn a commission from these links. Christina Ricci and Jimmy Workman, who played Wednesday and Pugsley Addams respectively, were on hand to introduce it in character. There may be no better, more high-energy guest for such a task than Jason Mantzoukas, aregular in Mike Schur comedies and co-host ofHow Did This Get Made? Sudeikis was a premier cast member of the mid-2000s era ofSNL, bringing out a number of famous characters and political impressions. This episode was originally published on October 22, 2019, Follow Nick Kroll on Twitter @nickkroll and Instagram @nickkroll, Follow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilstein, Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod, Highlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast, Ken Marino knows that hes often called upon to play one of two archetypes. Key & Peele would be great. Become a Esquire+ member to read and save unlimited articles. J.B. Smoove has bounced around theSNL ecosystem before, but never as a host. Maybe SNL can get their former co-star, Dave Coulier, when Fuller House premieres? NBC just released the first four hosts of season 47: Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian, Rami Malek, and Like Elton John before him, Jagger's presence at "SNL" brought in some big names: Jon Hamm, Steve Martin, the Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, and Jeff Beck. Kaling is not only a fiercely talented actor but also writer, having created (and starred in) successful TV series and movies. Demi Adejuyigbe is no stranger to NBC comedy. His episode attracted some big names, including cameos from Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hanks, Michael Caine, and Carmelo Anthony. She can usually be found binging a new show at night, coupled with a glass of red wine. Chris Pine has hosted, as has Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt. The reboot of the Bill & Ted's franchise would have been a perfect time for the Canadian actor and action star to host the show. It seems crazy to think that Bell, who is an incredibly funny and talented actor who has been in the business for decades, hasn't yet hosted the show. Harry hosted an episode during the ill-fated sixth season, which was helmed by Dick Ebersol, instead of creator Lorne Michaels. Ford's other two "Star Wars" co-stars, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, have each appeared on "SNL." Its free! And I sat down with Greg [Daniels] and I said to him, it would be my dream to be a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live.' Chance was previously a musical guest in 2016 and host in 2017, but he took on both responsibilities during this episode. He performed a song from Gaines' album, "The Life of Chris Gaines," called "Way of the Girl. It was a weird year for the sketch series. [16] Kroll plays Nick, as well as Coach Steve, Maurice the Hormone Monster, Lola, Rick the Hormone Monster, the Jansen twins and Lady Liberty, in addition to several further minor and one-off characters. Mr. T did an admirable job of staying in character (he was already a few seasons into The A-Team), but Hulk Hogan? While some may think that the "Mission Impossible" star takes himself a bit too seriously to appear on the show, there's no question that he's got comedic talent. ", Three years later, in season 32 on December 16, 2006, Timberlake returned and this time, won an Emmy for his troubles. And even some musicians, too. But the fact thatTed Lasso has vaulted him into the status of Golden Globe-winning actor should make for an ideal choice this fall, when the second season of Ted Lasso is in full swingnd he's not filming the third in London, of course. Harry sang "Love TKO" and "Come Back Jonee.". Besides his third stint as a musical guest/host, it was also his fifth time hosting overall, with other members of "The Five-Timers Club" appearing during his monologue, including Tom Hanks, Martin Short, Chevy Chase, and Candice Bergen. Collectively this group has won almost every award under the sun, except the honor of hosting Saturday Night Live. 23 Celebrities Who Haven't Hosted Saturday Night Live 1 Read Every Article Esquire Has Ever Published 2 The Euphoria of Elliot Page 3 The 20 Best Books of Summer The man who played God deserves a platform to play whatever zany characters he desires. He also sang an encore performance of "The Bitch Is Back.". He brought in multiple musical friends to help, including Art Garfunkel, Randy Newman, and Phoebe Snow. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the Christmas episode of SNL. Cyrus returned to "SNL" on October 3, 2015, for the season premiere of 41, with a radically different look. [7] He went on to high school at Rye Country Day School. ABC Staff Go "Zero Contact" With Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, Encouraged to "Never Mention Their Names Again" This An episode with Zouks at the helm is what the people need. Browse Profiles. Wahlberg appeared on an episode of "SNL" in 2008 to jokingly yell at Andy Samberg for his impression of him which ends up being eerily accurate. Besides that classic, he also performed "My Love" and "What Goes Around Comes Around.". Meanwhile, one episode after Pamela Sue Martin and one before Christopher Reeve, here comes a pair of wrestlers. As it was Kristen Wiig's last episode, Arcade Fire also performed a medleyof "She's a Rainbow" and "Ruby Tuesday" to honor the longtime cast member. The "Graceland" singer returned the following season, on November 20, 1976. Host? He is well known as a performer for his characters such as Bobby Bottleservice, who has been featured in a number of online videos for the Funny or Die website, including the Ed Hardy Boyz and an audition tape for the MTV show Jersey Shore. WebOn December 11, 1982, Eddie Murphy became the only person to host while still a member of the cast, filling the role at the last minute when the scheduled host (his 48 Hours co-star Nick Nolte) became ill. [9] [10] Musical guests can be solo acts or bands, who perform two to three musical numbers. How Have These 23 Celebrities Never Hosted, Adam is a writer based out of New York City who loves video games, horror movies, and cats (the musical and the animal.). Styles also performed "Lights Up" and "Watermelon Sugar," the latter of which was introduced by Jon Hamm. LISTEN NOW:Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade:Nick Kroll. But he has gone from comedy to dramatic movie roles, to producing and more without ever stepping onto the SNL host stage. Lewis Jr./NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, sang a memorable rendition of "Here Comes the Sun. Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. It's possible that part of the reason that he has not hosted yet is due to the fact that he dated former SNL cast member Jenny Slate who only appeared in one season and she told Access Hollywood in 2012. Now that "Tuca & Bertie" has been revived by Adult Swim, maybe she'll hit the stage next season. ENOUGH. Two of the main characters are based on, and named after, Kroll and his best friend from childhood, Andrew Goldberg. In Action _____ Video Category. Kroll Show is full of laughs, and features a number of guest stars who are huge in the comedy genre, as well as several whom Nick Kroll frequently acts alongside. It would be so fun to see Demi on theSNL stage. This week on the Fly on the Wall podcast, hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade welcome to the show comedian Nick Kroll to look back on some of his favorite Saturday Night Live memories through the years. Nick Kroll looks back on the best athlete hosts of 'SNL' with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Remembering some of the G.O.A.T.s who have graced the 'Saturday Night Live' stage, Featured Image Photo Credit: Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Ronny Mauricio cant stop hitting home runs. "I mean, I would do it with Alec, if we could be comedy partners just doing skits. "[22] In recent years, Kroll has taken several non-comedic acting roles, such as that of Bernie Cohen in Loving and Rafi Eitan in Operation Finale, both historical drama films. Timberlake made it a threepeat on March 9, 2013, during season 38. She also opens up about her decision to leave SNL, reveals the fate of Pause and addresses those who felt hurt by her jokes comparing trans women to X-Men. It's a tricky balance to strike, but Smoove has built a career on it. More recently, youll recognize his voice acting work as The Douche in the 2016 animated feature Sausage Party, the villain Sergei in the 2019 animation The Secret Life of Pets 2, and Uncle Fester in that same year's The Addams Family animated flick -- as well as the Netflix animated series Big Mouth and the 2022 feature film Don't Worry Darling. From her debut hour-long Netflix special 3 in the Morning to her unique take on the late-night variety show Pause for HBO to co-creating the sitcom Bust Down for Peacock, the Atlanta-born, Boston-raised comic has already shown audiences that she contains multitudes. 10 Comedians We Can't Believe Have Never Hosted SNL, 10 Actors Who Have Never Hosted SNL (But Should), 10 Best Jason Sudeikis Movies, According To IMDb, SNL: Eddie Murphy & 8 Others Who Have Won Emmys For Hosting, SNL Alumni: The 10 Best Performances Of All Time, SNL: 10 Funniest Sketches Starring Professional Athletes, 6 Possibilities For Who Entered The Room In Criminal Minds' Finale, Young Sheldon Ruins Sheldon & Amys Sweetest Big Bang Theory Moment, The Last Of Us Episode 6 Was A Stealth Reunion For Beloved 90s Sitcom. Ever since Saturday Night Live debuted in 1975, the show has created stars out of (relatively) unknown comedians, like Adam Sandler and Tracy Morgan. Over the last few years, the internet has once again been reminded of why we all love Keanu Reeves, from his turn as a dog-loving assassin in "John Wick," to appearing as a hilarious version of himself in "Always Be My Maybe," to voicing the lovable stuntman Duke Kaboom in "Toy Story 4. September 21, 2022 8:55 am This week on the Fly on the Wall podcast, hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade welcome to the show comedian Nick Kroll to look back on Someone get Lorne Michaels on the line. She's exactly the type of comedian with crossover success that "SNL" should be championing. Let's get Tom to jump out of a plane with Leslie Jones. Always Be My Maybe star Wong, however, has more than proven herself to be a capable performer, in addition a hilarious stand-up act. Nick Kroll is an actor, stand-up comedian and co-creator of one of the funniest shows on television, Big Mouth. Season six of the Emmy-nominated animated series just Two years before he'd earn the title of People's Sexiest Man Alive, Shelton called himself "a little troublemakin' cutie" during his monologue. Just imagine all of the roles she could parody in an episode we need to see it. WebThe next two times he hosted were on May 10, 1986 during season 11, and December 19, 1987, in season 13. ", When she returned on February 2, 2002, she earned laughs in the "Inside Barbie's Dreamhouse" sketch alongside Amy Poehler. And though the "Adore You" singer had proved his comedic talents in sketches before, nothing could've prepared us for the joy of "Sara Lee" or "Joan Song.". [23], In May 2013, Kroll began dating comedian and actress Amy Poehler. "And I said, I know, it's just this is my childhood dream. And while she admired his work for years, she later discovered that he did as well when he called her to audition for the lead role. Arguably, Newton-John could equally be considered a musician and an actress, which distinguishes her from her predecessors on this list. Look how adorable and young they are! In 2017, Roberts said she'd only do "SNL" alongside frequent guest Alec Baldwin. Recently, Wonder made it publicly known that he would've returned to the "SNL" stage once again if he was the musical guest for Eddie Murphy's episode in December 2019. He currently writes forThe Amber Ruffin Show and once wrote forThe Good Place, as well. That was the same year Mary-Kate and Ashley starred in New York Minute, their final film before they became leaders of a fashion empire. In a musical performance that wouldneverfly today, Tomlin sang as Pervis Hawkins, a Black R&B singer that's clearly modeled after Black musicians like Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye. No. And she did cameo in a "What Up with That?" top of page. WebHe hosted SNL twice only 10 months and 19 days between his first two episodes. His son was just 23 years old at the time. Other characters include Ref Jeff and Fabrice Fabrice, and Gil Faizon of The Oh, Hello Show, who he created with writing partner John Mulaney. Beyond that, Adejuyigbe has built a name for himself as a stellar live comedian and a top-notch Internet talent. The Hulkster more than made up for his subpar hosting when he made Mr. Nanny eight years later. Whether it's as a realtor inWe Bought a Zoo, a teacher inSpider-Man: Far From Home, or the breakout supporting character ofCurb Your Enthusiasm, Smoove is a scene stealerand a team player. But there are some A-listers who have never hosted, like Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, and Viola Davis. NICK KROLL | Audition Age, Year, Pre-SNL Experience, Quotes, Video Interviews & more . In each episode, youll hear from your favorite cast members, hosts, writers, and musical guests as they share never-before-told stories about their careers. It was Chases fifth time, Steven Martins ninth (hes the only comedian to host three times in a single season, something he accomplished in season three), and Shorts first. Over the years, Comedy Bang Bang's Scott Aukerman has given a platform to many stellar comedians. ", When he returned two seasons later on November 13, 1999, Brooks hosted the show as himself, but performed as his alt-rock alter ago, Chris Gaines. He performed a medley of his hits "Started from the Bottom" and "Trophies," and he sang his duet with Jhene Aiko, "From Time.". [12] He went on to VH1's Best Week Ever, and to guest-starring roles on Parks and Recreation, Community, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and New Girl. He also sang "Rock Your Body," "Seorita," and "Cry Me a River. Many fans joke that Evans is the only remaining A-listing Chris to never host SNL. "You're like, 'oh right, the greatest f***ing goal-scorer of all time is gonna show up on the day." Plus, he's on the second season of "The Morning Show" andhe's touring two perfect things to promote. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 spot still goes to Britney Spears, who was just 18 when she pulled it off. Well, there is a Facebook page, with more than 95,000 likes from people who want you to host, so maybe Thats shocking. Why hasn't Evans? In that time, Forte has starred onThe Last Man on Earth and inA Futile and Stupid Gesture, but it's apparently never been enough for him to come back to 30 Rock (unless he's anchoring "Second Chance Theater" with Seth Meyers onLate Night). Heres a fun trivia question that will impress no one at the bar: Who were the first pair of SNL hosts? It's long past due to make good on all that Slate could've brought toSNL. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Oct. 15, 1983. "It was kind of scary," says Carvey, thinking back to how he left Jordan unimpressed with his golf score while talking on the sidelines during the read-through. To read and save unlimited articles, sign up to become an Esquire member. [4][5][6] This list is in alphabetical order by last name. This had better change when he's doing promotion for Creed II. It's a wonder that he hasn't taken the reins yet. She also performed another new song, "Special. A professional writer and editor with 18+ years of experience, Christine, now a freelance writer/editor, is a self-professed TV fanatic with tastes that vary considerably from comedies to dramas, sci-fi, and more. Mars had appeared as the musical guest two years prior, but this marked the first time he took on hosting duties as well and like many musicians, Mars chose to do a musical monologue. He is known for creating and starring in the Comedy Central series Kroll Show, The Oh, Hello Show, the FX comedy series The League, and starring in and co-creating the animated Netflix series Big Mouth. In this episode, Marino talks about what it was like to reunite with Adam Scott, Jane Lynch and the rest of the Party Down crew and what fans can expect from the new batch of episodes. 'Ted Lasso' Season 3 Dropped Its First Trailer. I could tell he was for him a little nervous, maybe, and I said, 'If you get in trouble just read it off the card and he did. [citation needed], In 2017, Kroll then had a second villain voice role as a villainous mad scientist Professor Poopypants in the DreamWorks animated superhero film Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. He's not opposed, though. Youve never been asked to host SNL? People love Gilmore Girls. [citation needed], In 2017, Kroll co-created, wrote, and starred in Big Mouth, an animated television show on Netflix. WebNICK KROLL | Audition Age, Year, Pre-SNL Experience, Quotes, Video Interviews & more . Originally, he played Douche's voice in a British accent, but the team wanted to make a Pixar-like film instead of a Disney Renaissance-like film. Although Kroll was never a cast member, he did grow up watching the show -- and he did audition. Eilish was previously the musical guest for the season 45 premiere on September 28, 2019, with host Woody Harrelson. Web1. He has hosted the Oscars and other awards shows, but Alec Baldwin can hold down the fort as the one guy who has hosted SNL the most times. His father is a billionaire businessman who founded the corporate investigations and risk consulting firm Kroll Inc.[3][4] The youngest child in the family,[5] Kroll has a brother, Jeremy, and two sisters, Vanessa and Dana. From television staples like Lauren Graham and Jenna Fischer to A-list movie stars like Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep,SNL may be a clear sign of a celebrity "making it," but there's no guarantee that every actor will be as game to have fun as Tom Hanks and Drew Barrymore. ", Besides his appearance with 'NSync, Timberlake made his "SNL" debut on October 11, 2003, during season 29. The singer also poked fun at her Nickelodeon roots alongside fellow Nick alum Kenan Thompson and had a pretty cute interaction with future ex Pete Davidson during her monologue. When Billy Crystal cracks you up, you probably shouldnt be allowed on live television. All of her roles are serious with comedic undertones. NEXT:SNL: 10 Funniest Sketches Starring Professional Athletes. It's too bad she missed the chance to do a sketch with Maya Rudolph playing her mother (Diana Ross). The legendary singer performed alongside Leon Russell for two songs, "Hey Ahab" and "Monkey Suit." [3] He grew up in a Conservative Jewish family,[6] and attended the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester. Gabriel Gundacker is one of the best young comedians working today. Bring back Jay Pharoah to do his Denzel impression alongside the real man. [25], Kroll met landscape artist Lily Kwong in 2018. He was even nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Les Grossman in "Tropic Thunder. Kroll at Toronto International Film Festival 2016, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics, "Rye native Nick Kroll talks 'Kroll Show', "Comedian Nick Kroll is serious about being funny", "John Mulaney And Nick Kroll's Broadway Show 'Oh, Hello' Is Coming To Netflix", "Fox's animated "Sit Down, Shut Up" includes bisexual male character", "Best Of: Nick Kroll & John Mulaney / 'Shape Of Water' Fish Man", "Feeling silly? He performed "Spaceman" and "This Is Heaven," introduced by his older brother Kevin. Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images. Only Esquire+ members can save this article. Kroll was born in Rye, New York,[1][2] on June 5, 1978,[3] to Lynn and Jules Kroll. He made appearances on numerous Comedy Central series such as Reno 911!, [13] John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show, and The Benson Interruption, both performing as himself and in character. [citation needed] Kroll had a starring role as Rodney Ruxin in the FXX comedy series The League, which aired October 29, 2009 to December 9, 2015. Yet there remains a number of actors who have never hosted the show, many of whom are surprising given their comedic talents and relevance in today's television world. Jessica McKenna is one such brilliant live comedian and improv talent to stem from the show. Back in January 2018, Pete Davidson and Sam Rockwell rapped about their love for Tucci in "Tucci Gang" but he's never actually hosted. WebNICK KROLL | Audition Age, Year, Pre-SNL Experience, Quotes, Video Interviews & more . "I went to my son, who was 15 at the time and I said, 'They want me do this sequel,' and he said, '[Their song] 'D--- In A Box' is a classic, you have to do it!'" Arnaz invited his son, Desi Arnaz, Jr., onstage to sing "Cuban Pete" and "Babalu." [9] In 2001, Kroll graduated from Georgetown University. He spends just as much time watching classic movies as he does setting his fantasy football lineup. ", It's the perfect time for Reeves to take his talents to Studio 8H maybe we'll see him in season 47 to promote "The Matrix Resurrections.". RELATED: SNL: 5 2010s Sketches That Are Underrated (& 5 That Are Overrated). He managed to get on Growing Pains somehow. Their delightful energy is palpable in the monologue. "That's a good question! Hosting SNL (Saturday Night Live) is always an honor, but not every comedian has had the chance to host. He, like Styles, has always appeared in at least one sketch, but this was his first time trying his hand at hosting. If nothing else, we know that Minhaj wouldn't feel out of place standing on stage performing a monologue. It also made the celebrity couple famous enough to be deemed SNL host-worthy. 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