Athletes don't always make the best SNL hosts, but we've picked out the best sketches where the athlete didn’t drop the ball
Charles Barkley and a very horny Kate McKinnon on SNL. Photo: NBC When J.J. Watt hosts Saturday Night Live this weekend, it’s a safe bet that the episode will follow the formula it’s mostly stuck to whenever a sports superstar is the guest of honor: They play an exaggerated version of themselves, a sketch or two involves their day job and the skills they’re known for , they’ll get plugged into recurring bits and maybe, if they’re game, get a little bit weird.
That’s because the track record of athletes on SNL doesn’t even qualify as a mixed bag of success — most of it is better left forgotten. But still, it’s not all bad — there are some that are good team players and let the cast carry the moment, and a few where the athletes’ commitment elevates the bit. So with that in mind, we looked through all the sketches of sports stars on SNL that we could find online and picked out the best sketches where the athlete didn’t drop the ball.
The segment is terrific; though as Meyers admitted on Twitter, it would’ve been better if he’d paraphrased Aykroyd’s famous, “Jane, you ignorant slut” line. Photo: NBC Andy Roddick is absolutely believable playing himself as he faces an excruciating interview with Jimmy Fallon’s obnoxious radio host Joey Mack, who does all the voices for his “Zoo Crew” without letting his guests get a word in.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SNL Skit Nails Everything You Love About 'Cheer' On NetflixThis 'Cheer'-inspired skit will definitely leave you laughing.
Read more »
Watch 'SNL' host J.J. Watt chuck a shoe at Kyle Mooney's face in new promohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52pREIWu9O4 Things are getting a little heated between host J.J. Watt and Saturday Night Live cast member Kyle Mooney in…
Read more »
Alan Dershowitz argues presidential quid pro quos aimed at reelection are not impeachableA member of President Donald Trump's legal team argued on the Senate floor Wednesday that a politician trying to win reelection is acting in the national interest, and therefore a quid pro quo aimed at boosting reelection chances cannot be impeachable.
Read more »
Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman dies at 58 following battle with brain cancerPro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman, who sits fifth on the NFL's all-time sacks list, has died at 58 following a battle with brain cancer.
Read more »
Dershowitz: Trump pursuing quid pro quo to help re-election is not impeachableNEW: Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz argues in the impeachment trial that a quid pro quo that benefits the president politically is fine because all politicians believe their elections are in the public's interest, and therefore, he has no corrupt motive.
Read more »
Everything to Know About Nikki Bella's DWTS Pro Fiancé Artem ChigvintsevNikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev met while partnered together on Dancing With the Stars season 25
Read more »