And aykroyd is opening up about why he determined to skip SNL 50!
The 73-year-old was one of many unique members of the Saturday Night time Dwell forged within the Seventies, however he was notably lacking from the fiftieth anniversary particular earlier in 2025. On the time, And defined that he skipped the episode with the intention to watch at dwelling along with his household.
Now, And is elaborating on his resolution to observe from dwelling as an alternative of participating within the particular episode.
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Whereas chatting with Leisure Weekly at San Diego Comedian-Con on Friday (July 25), And defined his resolution.
“I needed to be at dwelling and I needed to observe the present starting to finish,” And stated and defined that he wouldn’t be capable of watch the entire thing if he was within the present. “I knew if i used to be there, I’d be in a dressing room, I’d be working. I needed to see it stay. I’m a fan of the present right now, and I watch it on a regular basis. I really like these new gamers; I believe they’re simply nice. I simply needed to see and stay nostalgically with my household in my own residence, consuming my very own popcorn.”
In keeping with Andwatching at dwelling was value it. And stated essentially the most emotional second of the night time was the forged’s goodbyes on the finish of the present. Within the section, two of his unique SNL co-stars, Laraine Newman and Jane Curtinholding up a photograph of the late Gilda Radner.
“That was stunning. That was fantastic,” he stated of the tribute to Gilda.
For those who missed it, one other SNL star lately teased season 51.