SNL50: The Anniversary Particular is within the books and it proved to be one of many greatest occasions of the 2025 TV schedule up to now. The reside reunion present featured varied comedic titans, because of Lorne Michaels wildly massive finances, minus a handful, together with Invoice Hader. Because the night went on, with Hader nowhere in sight, followers began taking to social media to precise how a lot the star’s presence was missed.
Loads of customers took to X (previously Twitter) to share their ideas and emotions concerning the Barry star being MIA for Saturday Evening Reside’s greatest night but. X consumer @ohheyp acknowledged that the Weekend Replace section was lacking one of the widespread common visitor spots, and one of many actor’s most notable characters, Stefon:
Nah, how are you going to rejoice SNL 50 weekend replace with out Stefon. That’s a criminal offense. The place tf is Invoice Hader #SNL50 #SNL50thAnniversary pic.twitter.com/6sojdmPl2qFebruary 17, 2025
The tweet paired the basic GIF with the declarative sentiment completely whereas making an awesome case for individuals who really feel the present missed out on an enormous second. And, whereas I missed the Superbad actor in the course of the present (and section), I used to be a lot happier to see Drunk Uncle (Bobby Moynihan) and Lady You Want You Hadn’t Began A Dialog With At A Occasion (Cecily Sturdy). However, I am unable to deny that it could’ve been a deal with to see Stefon pop up.
Talking of The Skelton Twins alum’s greatest characters, Devin of The Californians tops my listing. Different followers, like myself, have been misplaced metaphorically and perhaps even bodily (it is best to’ve taken the 101 to the 5) with out Hader. @theycallmeT_04 used the comic’s Californians’ character, Devin, to drive dwelling that the funnyman was missed big-time:
Okay not gonna lie, it feels flawed watching the SNL fiftieth anniversary with out Invoice Hader #SNL50 pic.twitter.com/ATkSg5LxNwFebruary 17, 2025
That signature overly soapy face GIF is an apt and comedic praise. The Inside Out 2 star was one of many extra notable lacking alums from the late night time sketch comedy present and, with a considerable tenure there (2005-2013), it’s no surprise that there’s this a lot discourse over his absence.
Different followers claimed the night felt incomplete with out Invoice Hader within the combine. @BrunoCendon used a Dateline GIF of Hader as Keith Morisson to drive dwelling the sensation, and so they name-dropped one other SNL icon as effectively:
That was good #SNL50 however with out Invoice Hader or Dan Akroyd it felt incomplete 🙄 pic.twitter.com/bvwd4dbfYsFebruary 17, 2025
They aren’t flawed to tweet that each ex-cast members have been missed over the weekend. The big pockets of lacking alums have been seemingly felt throughout SNL fandoms, if social media is any indication. I significantly beloved to see Jane Curtain and Laraine Newman holding up Gilda Radner’s image in the course of the goodbyes to commemorate their late peer.
With a lot materials going into one weekend, one other consumer, @JoshNason, shared a want that may theoretically clarify why Invoice Hader wasn’t current on the present:
I already want a doc concerning the making of #SNL50 with not less than one section answering the query of the place Invoice Hader is.February 17, 2025
A recap in a restricted collection or film format could be a good way to encapsulate the historic weekend. I do know I would certainly like to know why the Noelle actor wasn’t there (together with different large names) @kbeninato mentioned it greatest with their X put up, which additionally featured a touch of Stefon:
This present had every thing. Besides Invoice Hader’s Stefon. #SNL50 pic.twitter.com/smt9nW6zroFebruary 17, 2025
I am curious as to what may come of this this widespread dialog as time goes on and whether or not or not Invoice Hader himself will reply on to the followers. It’s very attainable there was a scheduling battle or he is nonetheless coping with a watch well being subject, (which prevented him from attending the Globes along with his alleged girlfriend Ali Wong). Regardless of the cause was, followers are certain to recollect Invoice Hader’s absence for years to come back and should proceed to surprise what may’ve been.
Saturday Evening Reside Season 50 has lots left in retailer. As of now, no new upcoming hosts or musical acts have been introduced, but it surely’s doubtless that bulletins will come quickly. Catch the sketch present on its titular night time on NBC at 11:30 p.m. EST or the next day with a Peacock subscription, which will even assist you to stream SNL50: The Anniversary Particular.