What Would It Take For Whoopi Goldberg To Return To ‘SNL’?
The View moderator Whoopi Goldberg walked down the red carpet recently and gave insight into her experience on Saturday Night Live. But she also discusses what it would take for her to return as a host on the show.
Whoopi Goldberg Knows Her Time Is Valuable
Recently, The View moderator, Whoopi Goldberg, announced she would be presenting at the Oscars. With her big name and successful career in the entertainment industry, it was hard for one interviewer on the Saturday Night Live red carpet to believe she had only been on the show once. However, she had been asked multiple times to join the show.
Seemingly, she knows her time is very valuable, and she opted not to host on SNL. Undoubtedly, she isn’t hurting for work. With many years of hard work in the industry, she has plenty of room to pick and choose which gigs suit her.
Whoopi Goldberg Made An Exception
While attending the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, Whoopi Goldberg gave some details about why she turned down multiple hosting requests on the show. Even though she seemingly is a fan of SNL, she noted their hosting gigs are honorable but time-consuming. She told The Hollywood Reporter, “It required a week; it required you to sit with people and write sketches, and I didn’t really have the time, and I didn’t want to do that. I just wanted to work on my own.” Additionally, she talked about her one-time appearance happening because Justin Bieber had requested her to introduce him.
Whoopi Goldberg talks about her appearance on #SNL and why she turned down the opportunity to host. pic.twitter.com/nr6PrYUSI7
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 17, 2025
While her time on Saturday Night Live was brief, the interviewer wondered who would be her “Mount Rushmore” of hosts for the show. Whoopi Goldberg had one name: Billy Crystal.
What Would It Take For Whoopi Goldberg To Return To SNL?
When The View moderator Whoopi Goldberg was talking with Elle Magazine, she revealed what it would take for her to consider hosting on Saturday Night Live. The interviewer posed the question, “Who is a host that would make you return to SNL for a sketch?” Then, Whoopi, point blank, says, “There isn’t one.” But the interviewer got her to expound on who she would have in a “dream sketch.” Although not possible, Whoopi knew right away she would jump at the chance to be on stage with Billy Crystal and Robin Williams again.
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Undeniably, Whoopi Goldberg would clear any schedule she had to spend more time with Robin and Billy. Although Robin Williams’ life was over too soon, he left the world with many amazing interviews, movies, and sketches to revisit. During one appearance on Donahue, she joked she was the “Vanna White of comedy,” especially sitting between her friends and comedy giants, Billy and Robin.
She Is Okay With A Little Break
Furthermore, Whoopi Goldberg lets fans know that currently there aren’t any movies in the plans for now. She has plenty on her plate for the time being. Between The View, Paris fashion shows, the Oscars, and Broadway, she has her hands full. However, she jokes, “I just came in for this tonight. Now you are trying to get me to do more.”
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What do you think about Whoopi Goldberg’s dream team for SNL? Does it surprise you that Billy Crystal and Robin Williams made her list? Did you enjoy the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special? Do you like keeping up with Whoopi on The View? Drop your comments below.
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