These Well-Known Celebrities Surprisingly Got The Ax From Saturday Night Live

Chevy Chase Wasn’t Well-Liked

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One of the most popular original cast members, Chase got a ‘soft ban’ on February 15, 1997. The first cast member to host Weekend Update didn’t get along with other members of the show during his numerous hosting gigs.

Despite the ban, Chase returned to his old anchor desk during the shows 40th-anniversary special.