Hollywood is buzzing after Bill Hader’s latest revelation about his time on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and his interactions with Kanye West. The comedian and former SNL cast member spilled some behind-the-scenes drama about the rapper’s attitude toward the long-running sketch show. According to Hader, West—who now goes by Ye—would regularly tell the cast that he found SNL “incredibly unfunny.”
Kanye’s Harsh Criticism of SNL
Hader, known for his sharp impressions and standout performances on SNL, shared his experience on a recent episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast with fellow SNL alums Dana Carvey and David Spade. He recalled how Ye would make blunt remarks about the show’s quality whenever he appeared on set.
“He would tell us on the regular that the show was not funny,” Hader said. “Like, straight-up just say, ‘This is incredibly unfunny.’”
While SNL has seen plenty of celebrity hosts and musical guests throw shade at the show over the years, Ye’s apparent disdain was particularly memorable for Hader.
A History of Clashes With SNL
This isn’t the first time Kanye has had issues with SNL. In 2016, he had a well-documented backstage meltdown before a performance, ranting about the show and its cast. He also infamously wore a MAGA hat on air in 2018 and went off-script with a political speech that left many cast members uncomfortable.
Despite his harsh words, Ye has returned to the SNL stage multiple times over the years, performing as a musical guest and even making surprise appearances.
How Did the Cast React?
Hader didn’t seem too fazed by Ye’s remarks, laughing it off during the podcast. “It was just kind of funny because he kept coming back,” Hader joked. “If it’s so unfunny, why keep showing up?”
The comedian also noted that celebrities criticizing SNL aren’t exactly new. Over the years, many stars have taken jabs at the show, calling it out for hit-or-miss sketches and controversial jokes. However, Ye’s frequent and direct negativity seemed to stand out.
Fans React to Hader’s Comments
After Hader’s comments went viral, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Some found Ye’s honesty refreshing, while others thought it was disrespectful to the hard-working cast and crew.
“Kanye saying SNL isn’t funny is ironic because he’s had some of the most awkward moments on that stage,” one user tweeted.
Another chimed in, “Bill Hader is a legend, and if Kanye couldn’t find SNL funny, that’s on him.”
Will Kanye Return to SNL?
With his rocky history with the show and public criticism, some fans wonder if Ye will ever return to SNL again. While the rapper has never been one to shy away from controversy, his recent tensions with Hollywood and ongoing feuds may keep him away from Studio 8H for good.
As for Hader, he’s moved on to bigger things, including his Emmy-winning show Barry. But his SNL memories—and Ye’s unexpected critiques—will always be a part of his journey in comedy.
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