Chevy Chase’s Bizarre SNL Tenure: Exploring The Rumors Of His Alleged Ban After 1997 Gig

Exploring Chevy Chase’s Bizarre Hosting Tenure At SNL ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Chevy Chase, one of Saturday Night Live’s original cast members, holds a complex and controversial place in the show’s history. Though he left as a regular after its first year in 1976, he returned to host eight times between 1978 and 1997.
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Chevy Chase’s Rocky Hosting Reputation
However, Chase’s final hosting gig became a turning point, marked by rumors of inappropriate behavior, including alleged clashes with cast members and even slapping Cheri Oteri on the back of the head.
Will Ferrell, a cast member at the time, later referred to Chase as the “worst host,” which only added fuel to speculation that he was quietly banned from hosting after 1997.
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Chevy Chase, one of Saturday Night Live’s original cast members, holds a complex and controversial place in the show’s history. Though he left as a regular after its first year in 1976, he returned to host eight times between 1978 and 1997.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Chevy Chase (@chevychase)
Chevy Chase’s Rocky Hosting Reputation
However, Chase’s final hosting gig became a turning point, marked by rumors of inappropriate behavior, including alleged clashes with cast members and even slapping Cheri Oteri on the back of the head.
Will Ferrell, a cast member at the time, later referred to Chase as the “worst host,” which only added fuel to speculation that he was quietly banned from hosting after 1997.
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