Recently, Whoopi Goldberg disclosed the motivation behind her past refusal to host Saturday Night Live (SNL). Despite being a well-respected figure in the entertainment world, the legendary Sister Act actress opted against accepting the hosting position. During the red carpet event for SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special, Goldberg revealed why she has consistently avoided assuming anchoring duties in the long-running live comedy series.
Whoopi Goldberg explains the reason not to host SNL
In a recent conversation, Whoopi Goldberg explained why she chose not to take on hosting duties for Saturday Night Live (SNL). As an experienced actress, she shared that the extensive writing obligations and lengthy preparation periods associated with the role were factors that ultimately prevented her from accepting it.
69-year-old actress told The Hollywood Reporter, “I had a week, but it needed me to spend time with people writing sketches, and frankly, I didn’t have the time for it. Plus, I didn’t feel like doing that again since I’ve been doing it for so long. So, I just wanted to focus on my own projects.
Though Whoopi Goldberg hasn’t taken on the role of hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) thus far, she has graced the show with her presence twice. Her debut performance was in a 1986 episode, where she enacted herself in a sketch titled “Translator.” In an interview discussed earlier, The View co-host reminisced about her second appearance on SNL in 2013, explaining that Justin Bieber requested her to introduce him, which led to her being there.
Goldberg was subsequently inquired about whom she would select to depict on her version of the ‘SNL Mount Rushmore,’ given that numerous “comedy legends” have had a turn hosting the beloved show throughout history. In response, the EGOT recipient stated, “Billy Crystal.” She went on to say that he was the sole individual she felt deserved the position, reasoning, “Just one. Because he’s exceptionally talented.
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