Top 20 Comedians SNL Said No To

Live from New York, it's... not you. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the biggest comedy superstars who once auditioned to join the “Saturday Night Live” cast but, for one reason or another, didn’t make the cut. Our countdown includes comedians Kevin Hart, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Coolidge and more! What comedians would you like to see join the cast of “SNL”? Drop your recommendations in the comments below. You never know, Lorne Michaels may be reading.
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[@WatchMojo]

What comedians would you like to see join the cast of “SNL”? Drop your recommendations in the comments below. You never know, Lorne Michaels may be reading. For more content like this, click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWbPk2ekibCCeqc Don't forget to play our Live Trivia (www.watchmojo.com/play) games at 3pm EST for a chance to win cash! The faster you answer, the more points you get!

[@vishalkalicharan7710]

Please do Top 10 Games Yet To Receive An Adaptation (God or War, Bioshock, Strider, Fire Emblem, etc.)!!

[@gothhydran2241]

Thank goodness SNL passed up Jim Carrey in the 80s. I can't see anyone else playing the characters he did in those In Living Color sketches.😁

[@jdr2k11]

Especially Fire Marshall Bill. 😂

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

ILC had the type of humor and audience best suited for Jim Carrey to shine. It was also a flip on the stereotype, as he was the token white guy.

[@SomeCanine]

This is like Gordon Ramsey being rejected by McDonalds.

[@Papadoc1981]

I don't see how anyone could deny Jim Carrey's addition to a cast of any comedy show. Even back during his stand-up days he was completely unique. There was nobody else doing it like he was.

[@kaptainkoala8476]

The fact that Kathy Griffin is on a list with the word “funniest” in the title invalidates the whole list.

[@cameronnorman6370]

No shane gillis??? Thats crazy😂

[@MeDoe-zr1jf]

He wasn't rejected he was fired

[@erinmalone2669]

Kroll Show is one of my favorites. I’m glad David Cross didn’t get cheapened by SNL. Bob and David is a legend.

[@ReynaReactsandReviews]

Jim Carrey is hilarious 😂

[@FUNNY02100]

Was hilarious.

[@TheGreenLanternB]

Kel being over so many people is wild.

[@cameronnorman6370]

Why isnt shane gillis on this list????

[@williamcrowe2576]

Stephen Colbert was at least able to gain some traction in the series Exit 57 prior to the Daily Show. I'm sure most of you remember Exit 57.

[@erinmalone2669]

I love that show . You can find it on KZbin

[@vishalkalicharan7710]

Please do Top 10 Games Yet To Receive An Adaptation (God or War, Bioshock, Strider, Fire Emblem, etc.)!!

[@tylergoodman3560]

Even SNL misses great opportunities. 🎉

[@StanHalen1936]

Bland, generic comment

[@bad2dabohn1992]

It still kills me to this day they passed over Kel......my man has comedy chops going above and beyond other comedians to this day

[@COMPFUNK2]

The Ambiguously Gay Duo is a cartoon that would definitely not fly today. You could tell there were no gay cast members on the show during that time.

[@randallpetroelje3913]

God bless snl, sctv, madtv,and other skit comedies that I missed

[@johntyson]

Let’s be honest with ourselves here. Is Kevin Hart funny?

[@crisvega071097]

Na just makes noises and faces

[@kenterminateddq5311]

At least Kevin is a lil' talented. WatchMojo put the annoyingly untalented Tiffany Haddish on the list. ​@@crisvega071097

[@TheDwight12]

Its obvious when you watch him in sketches with Ice Cube and Conan Obrien. Hes supossedly the funniest comedian in the world and he was the least funny of the 3

[@knuclear200x]

So he's like Jim Carrey then. Ok

[@MrAnthonyramon]

No

[@randallpetroelje3913]

I forgotten living color😂❤

[@grainyglimpses]

Ironically, Charles Rocket would later have a supporting role in Dumb and Dumber.

[@WaddyCPGA]

Darren Brand and Tim Chantarangsu should join the SNL cast.

[@Deathstroke4200]

To me David Cross had his big break with "Run Ronnie Run" hilarious mockumentary.

[@erinmalone2669]

Even David Cross doesn’t like that movie.😅 Mr. Show was the best

[@GoatFoodMedia]

Jennifer Coolidge got a raw deal…that’s a hell to be up against them

[@asian-americanwithanopinio8954]

he's also in Jordon Peele's "Twilight zone" episode 1 season 1

[@chilicircus26]

I heard Catherine O'Hara auditioned and didn't make it. She's funnier than half the people on this list.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Jim carrey is awesome 😂😂😂😂

[@StanHalen1936]

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[@beyondview]

I never knew Jim Carrey was married and had a child. I know he was dating Anchal from ANTM for a short time. One of my favorite models on the show

[@johncook9392]

Fey "descended" to the role of head writer? Did you mean ascended? Or do you mean that as a lesser role than she had prior?

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Garner Jennifer Connelly

[@kellydiogo8356]

What about Jennifer lawrence

[@peytonmcgowan7026]

Shane gillis should be on this list

[@JuanDiaz-ri5kj]

Let's be honest... is SNL funny

[@TheRandomBanana17]

This man is the reason I started KZbin ❤

[@jamalvargas6146]

Top 20 TV Shows I Discovered On KZbin 1. Unhappily Ever After 2. Gary and Mike 3. Duckman 4. Undergrads 5. The Delta State 6. Skeleton Warriors 7. Mondo Trasho 3042 8. ROW Reality Of Wresting 9. Darkstalkers The OVA 10. Doraleous and Associates 11. Sammy 12. Alpha Betas 13. Transformers Combiner Wars 14. Power Rangers RPM 15. Battle Arena Toshinden Anime 16. Kid Notorious 17. Legend Of The Dragon Season 2 18. Tomb Raider Revisioned 19. Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! 20. Game Over (2004) Honorable Mentions WCW Monday Night Nitro W.I.T.C.H. A.T.O.M. Season 2 The Tick (2001) Epic Rap Battles Of History Death Battle The Jamie Kennedy Experiment

[@kamsismith]

What does this have to do with the video?

[@erinmalone2669]

I watched Duckman back in the days when new episodes were coming out and it’s criminally underrated

[@Plflybit]

Tobias…Analytical Therapist…

[@albertgrimaud5522]

Jim carrey should join snl

[@Lanwarder]

loool Boo Boo Jeffries

[@WaddyCPGA]

Kel Mitchell, 50 Cent (just because), Katt Williams, Cedric The Entertainer, Josh Johnson, Sabastian Maniscalco, Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, EarthQuake, Ludacris, Bill Burr, Nate Bargatze, and Jim Gaffigan should all be on/host SNL.

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

That’s odd…

[@KelvinJerome]

It’s because they are actually funny…. I never felt like the SNL cast was funny… cheesy…. MADtv was better lol

[@MichaelPop72]

I swear Kathy Griffin has an Adam’s Apple.

[@lananiella]

Sure. But do you?

[@pattyellen1954]

😊 I d like to have teeth and smile again. Peace ✌️ ☮️ 🕊

[@FuzzBucket69]

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[@timothyvaldez2582]

Shane Gillis! Yea he was "hired" but they screwed him. Though this is one of those stories where he is making WAY more success than his if he stayed #shanegillis

[@katherineknapp4370]

😊

[@mastakush4272]

Kevin Hart is not funny, hes annoying!!

[@dner75-xh9le]

I have my criticisms of Lorne Michaels regarding how he treats existing staff, but he knows how to recognize talent. None of these people in this list are funny, save for Louis CK, Carrell, and Carrey.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

You're not a judge of who's funny smooth brain. Get over yourself

[@vanhetgoor]

All, mediocre except Stifflers Mom, she if a star!

[@leiferiklund4621]

😂😂😂😂

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

Shame on SNL!

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

Lorne needs to go...

[@allen7986]

Kevin hart is annoying and not funny to me.

[@kenomonson6730]

SNL is not comedy. It’s cheesy and weird. All my extended family was talking about SNLSNL I had heard of it and I finally watched it. I watched some KZbin videos. said the best episodes and it’s just some strange shit going on. none of its funny. stand-up comedy is gold compared to this crap.

[@jorgeadairramos7469]

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[@King.Cinephile]

Yes my lord 🙏🏿 ❤

[@Reaperguy67]

Your comment is pointless spam and it has nothing to do with the video. Also you don't need to like your own comment

[@StanHalen1936]

Tiger31623 promotes terrorism.

[@CandiceVidito]

What does the lord have anything to do with this video? Not that he exists anyways

[@Cinezillaaa]

Why do you say these random things? Stop it

[@kkalauli23]

All that was horrible not funny at all the new one looks worse yuck

[@burneverde]

Bullshit list, Kevin Hart is neither funny nor a comedian.