He made appearances on numerous Comedy Central series such as Reno 911!, [13] John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show, and The Benson Interruption, both performing as himself and in character. [citation needed] Kroll had a starring role as Rodney Ruxin in the FXX comedy series The League, which aired October 29, 2009 to December 9, 2015. In that time, Forte has starred onThe Last Man on Earth and inA Futile and Stupid Gesture, but it's apparently never been enough for him to come back to 30 Rock (unless he's anchoring "Second Chance Theater" with Seth Meyers onLate Night). These people should be considered. WebTIL The night before he was set to host SNL, Nick Nolte had too much fun at Studio 54 and had to cancel. "And I said, I know, it's just this is my childhood dream. ", When he returned two seasons later on November 13, 1999, Brooks hosted the show as himself, but performed as his alt-rock alter ago, Chris Gaines. Mantzoukas would bring pizzazz and a high-octane persona to the show that can often feel like it needs a shot of adrenaline. Concurrently, he created and starred in his own Comedy Central sketch series, Kroll Show, which aired January 16, 2013 to March 24, 2015. The native New Yorker's brought out R. Kelly for the performance of their song, "Do What U Want." The Cast of 'The Mandalorian' in Real Life, 'The Mandalorian' Season 3, Episode 1 Recap, 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 is About to Commence, The Underworld Crossover of the Century Is Coming. Her first performance, "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman," was introduced by then-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake. The Rolling Stones front-man performed "The Last Time" with Arcade Fire, a medley of "19th Nervous Breakdown" and "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" with the Foo Fighters, and "Tea Party" alongside Jeff Beck. In 2016, Kroll's first villain role was a vaginal douche in the adult animated film Sausage Party. Jessica McKenna is one such brilliant live comedian and improv talent to stem from the show. Pitt's appearance on the virtual episode of the show came after Dr. Fauci jokingly responded that, if someone was going to impersonate him on "SNL," he'd want it to be Pitt. It's surprising that the sketch show didn't dip into more unconventional names during the year of the pandemic, considering how many stars were reluctant to quarantine for the length of time it takes to host. The trio would once again thrust their pelvises in 2013, when Justin Timberlake joined the Five-Timers Club. In fact, some actors have hosted multiple times, with a handful of them becoming members of The Five-Timer's Club, having hosted five or more times. What does Lorne have against Captain America? Although, Carvey also reminisced about his experience on the show with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana, remembering that he "felt so bad" thinking that he didn't do well after the taping that he wouldn't leave his dressing room, prompting his best Lorne Michaels impersonation: "Could you go back and say hello to Joe? Let's get Tom to jump out of a plane with Leslie Jones. Fortunately, her star has burned brightly in other realms, especially indie films likeObvious Child. He spends just as much time watching classic movies as he does setting his fantasy football lineup. WebJohnny Knoxville was offered the chance to have his stunt videos (which would later be used on the MTV show Jackass) put on SNL, but he declined the offer. Fisher hosted an episode in 1978, and Hamill made a cameo during a 1997 sketch. His father is a billionaire businessman who founded the corporate investigations and risk consulting firm Kroll Inc.[3][4] The youngest child in the family,[5] Kroll has a brother, Jeremy, and two sisters, Vanessa and Dana. How else could you explain Lorne Michaels allowing Tom Arnold to co-host with his famous wife? Having starred onParty Over Here and originating from the UCB Theatre, McKenna is primeSNL talent, but it's absurd that they haven't enlisted her yet. "I mean, I would do it with Alec, if we could be comedy partners just doing skits. Heres a fun trivia question that will impress no one at the bar: Who were the first pair of SNL hosts? Charmingly, he introduced himself in the third person before his first performance, "Zanies and Fools." co-star and SNL cast member, Eddie Murphy, was offered to replace him as host last minute. John Krasinski is ripped now. During a 2015 Reddit AMA, Washington responded to a user asking why he's never hosted the iconic sketch show. top of page. Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short Dec. 6, 1986. From her debut hour-long Netflix special 3 in the Morning to her unique take on the late-night variety show Pause for HBO to co-creating the sitcom Bust Down for Peacock, the Atlanta-born, Boston-raised comic has already shown audiences that she contains multitudes. Other characters include Ref Jeff and Fabrice Fabrice, and Gil Faizon of The Oh, Hello Show, who he created with writing partner John Mulaney. His was a music-heavy episode. He currently writes for ScreenRant as a member of the Valnet, Inc. team. This time, she sang "Karen Don't Be Sad" and "The Twinkle Song," which brought her to tears. He sang three songs: "Dancin' Fool," "The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing," and an instrumental version of the unreleased song "Rollo. In November and December 2008, he toured with Aziz Ansari on his Glow in the Dark comedy tour in the United States. In 1992, Roseanne was the second-highest rated show on TV. After getting his post-stand-up comedy start with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and working in the writers' room on Comedy Centrals widely popular Chappelles Show, Kroll has perhaps become best known for his comedic roles co-starring in the ABC sitcom Cavemen based on the Geico ads, FX's The League. But the fact thatTed Lasso has vaulted him into the status of Golden Globe-winning actor should make for an ideal choice this fall, when the second season of Ted Lasso is in full swingnd he's not filming the third in London, of course. [4][5][6] This list is in alphabetical order by last name. For the film "I'm Still Here," Phoenix made a cringe-worthy appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" as a hyped-up version of himself. Just imagine all of the roles she could parody in an episode we need to see it. Former "SNL" star Don Novello even called Zappa's show "one of the worst ever.". Sarandon has said that her son convinced her to appear in "Motherlover," a digital short that reunited Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake. She also addresses whether fans can expect to see Chevy Chase in the upcoming Community movie, explains why she felt the need to apologize for her voice work on Bojack Horseman and a lot more.This episode was originally published on September 20th, 2022.Stream Somebody I Used to Know on Amazon Prime VideoFollow Alison Brie on Twitter @alisonbrie and Instagram @alisonbrieFollow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod, Since leaving her gig as a writer at Saturday Night Live behind in 2020, Sam Jay has become an increasingly prolific force in the comedy world. This episode saw the beginnings of the epic Justin Timberlake/Jimmy Fallon friendship, and it marked the debut of "The Barry Gibb Talk Show," which remains a staple of Timberlake's appearances on the show. For Maya Rudolph and Nick Kroll, theres a bit of dj vu to this years Emmy nominations. Styles also performed "Lights Up" and "Watermelon Sugar," the latter of which was introduced by Jon Hamm. (Chase and Short were previously cast members.) I Did It Again," and "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know. [9] In 2001, Kroll graduated from Georgetown University. Follow Ken Marino on Twitter @KenMarinoFollow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast, Alison Brie had one of the luckiest big breaks in the history of television. His son was just 23 years old at the time. He has hosted the Oscars and other awards shows, but Alec Baldwin can hold down the fort as the one guy who has hosted SNL the most times. But there are some A-listers who have never hosted, like Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, and Viola Davis. If anyone deserves to pull double-duty as musical guest and host, it's Queen B. Drake returned for season 41 on May 14, 2016. The show premiered on Broadway on September 23, 2016 and ran for six months to positive reviews. It's possible that part of the reason that he has not hosted yet is due to the fact that he dated former SNL cast member Jenny Slate who only appeared in one season and But six years later, he's still yet to appear. WebHe hosted SNL twice only 10 months and 19 days between his first two episodes. While Sarandon became part of the SNL family after the mock music video, she still hasn't actually hosted the show. Future bad pop-culture historians will talk of a time when Jessica Simpson, she of The Dukes of Hazzard fame, and Nick Lachey, he of being married to Jessica Simpson infamy, were super popular. She hosted the episode five months before her first solo album, "KooKoo" would be released. Kaling briefly appeared during an episode in 2009, as one of the guests on Kenan Thompson's absurd talk show, "What's Up With That? Lewis Jr./NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, sang a memorable rendition of "Here Comes the Sun. A Brief History Of SNL Episodes Featuring Two Hosts Josh Kurp Senior Pop Culture Editor Twitter December 19, 2015 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the Christmas episode of SNL. There may be no better, more high-energy guest for such a task than Jason Mantzoukas, aregular in Mike Schur comedies and co-host ofHow Did This Get Made? Gabriel Gundacker is one of the best young comedians working today. Its free! She's already said she wants to do it with Alec Baldwin. Over the last few years, the internet has once again been reminded of why we all love Keanu Reeves, from his turn as a dog-loving assassin in "John Wick," to appearing as a hilarious version of himself in "Always Be My Maybe," to voicing the lovable stuntman Duke Kaboom in "Toy Story 4. Like Elton John before him, Jagger's presence at "SNL" brought in some big names: Jon Hamm, Steve Martin, the Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, and Jeff Beck. "I had, halfway through season two, been invited to audition for 'SNL,' for the cast, but I was on contract with 'The Office.' Steven Seagal (April 20, 1991) Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images. He also sang "Rock Your Body," "Seorita," and "Cry Me a River. There are many stellar comedians who have probably just never been asked to host. It's a match made in TV heaven. Nick Kroll looks back on the best athlete hosts of 'SNL' with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Remembering some of the G.O.A.T.s who have graced the 'Saturday Night Live' stage, Featured Image Photo Credit: Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Ronny Mauricio cant stop hitting home runs. He is obsessed with pop culture and sports and loves to expand his cultural knowledge of film, television, music, literature, and more. 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[citation needed], In 2017, Kroll then had a second villain voice role as a villainous mad scientist Professor Poopypants in the DreamWorks animated superhero film Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. [citation needed], Kroll had a starring role as Rodney Ruxin in the FXX comedy series The League, which aired October 29, 2009 to December 9, 2015. co-star and SNL cast member, Eddie Murphy, was offered to The show mocks Trumps habit of retweeting members of the public on Twitter after the real-life President-elect retweeted a random 16-year-old called Seth. Nick Kroll. Actor | Writer | Producer. Nick Kroll is an actor, writer and producer. He co-created and voices numerous roles on the Netflix animated series "Big Mouth," which has been heralded by the Hollywood Reporter as "sweet, progressive and breathtakingly filthy.". The 2nd season will premiere Fall 2018. The last time she appeared, "Jurassic Park" was the highest-grossing film of all time, and she was dating the host! Harry sang "Love TKO" and "Come Back Jonee.". He had a great show." The legendary singer performed alongside Leon Russell for two songs, "Hey Ahab" and "Monkey Suit." She has done funny sketches with former SNL cast member Jimmy Fallon on his late-night talk shows, demonstrating that she has so much potential to be super funny on the show. It's too bad she missed the chance to do a sketch with Maya Rudolph playing her mother (Diana Ross). ", When she returned on February 2, 2002, she earned laughs in the "Inside Barbie's Dreamhouse" sketch alongside Amy Poehler. In a musical performance that wouldneverfly today, Tomlin sang as Pervis Hawkins, a Black R&B singer that's clearly modeled after Black musicians like Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye. In the seven years since those two shows ended their iconic runs, she has gone toe-to-toe with both comedy stars like Will Ferrell and acting legends like Meryl Streep on the big screen and rose to the top of the call sheet in her beloved Netflix series GLOW. In this episode, Brie talks about making the move to indie film screenwriting with Horse Girl, her Italy-set comedy Spin Me Round and her new rom-com Somebody I Used to Know in which she reunites with Community co-star Danny Pudi. Among People's Choice Nominees, Plus Find Out Who's Hosting! Jonas has appeared three times on "SNL" previously: twice with the Jonas Brothers in 2009 and 2019, and once as a solo artist in 2016. Cyrus returned to "SNL" on October 3, 2015, for the season premiere of 41, with a radically different look. Two of the main characters are based on, and named after, Kroll and his best friend from childhood, Andrew Goldberg. Web"Saturday Night Live" has been on TV for almost 46 years and over 900 episodes. Although the show was cancelled after seven episodes, he called his role the most important experience of my professional career. [23], In May 2013, Kroll began dating comedian and actress Amy Poehler. but it's Leo. ", Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images, .M. Whether it's as a realtor inWe Bought a Zoo, a teacher inSpider-Man: Far From Home, or the breakout supporting character ofCurb Your Enthusiasm, Smoove is a scene stealerand a team player. It's surprising that the "Formation" singer hasn't ever showed off her acting chops on "SNL.". Beyond that, Adejuyigbe has built a name for himself as a stellar live comedian and a top-notch Internet talent. There's got to be something they can do with muscly Jim from The Office. This episode was originally published on October 22, 2019, Follow Nick Kroll on Twitter @nickkroll and Instagram @nickkroll, Follow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilstein, Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod, Highlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast, Ken Marino knows that hes often called upon to play one of two archetypes. This, in and of itself, is reason to celebrate, but its also a momentous occasion; its the first time in 11 years that SNL has been hosted by two people. Browse Profiles. It didn't work out but given that Kaling's career has been on the rise since, it all worked out for the best. ", During his monologue, he reminisced on his failed "SNL" auditionand confused at least afewpeople by ending it with the customary "Childish Gambino is here!". There are many actors who have hosted sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) through its 46 season on the air thus far, dating all the way back to 1975. "[22] In recent years, Kroll has taken several non-comedic acting roles, such as that of Bernie Cohen in Loving and Rafi Eitan in Operation Finale, both historical drama films. Known as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, he mostly plays angry, complex, badass characters nowadays. She's a national treasure, and putting her in anything with Kate McKinnon would be comedy gold. WebTIL The night before he was set to host SNL, Nick Nolte had too much fun at Studio 54 and had to cancel. Kroll starred in A Good Old Fashioned Orgy and had supporting roles in comedy films such as Sing, Dinner For Schmucks, Date Night, Get Him to the Greek, Adventures of Power, and I Love You Man. It "makes sense," says Kroll. Allison JanneyEvery role Janney touches seems to turn to gold, literally: she has won or been nominated for multiple Emmys for rolesWill SmithSmith has done funny dance sketches with Jimmy Fallon on his late-night talk shows, but don't confuse those with SNL,Chris EvansMany fans joke that Evans is the only remaining A-listing Chris to never host SNL. Chris Pine has hosted, as has Chris Nicholas Kroll (born June 5, 1978) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Before the age of 30, she managed to simultaneously co-star on TVs most celebrated drama (Mad Men) and most obsessed over comedy (Community) before the age of 30. He later hosted the show Sudeikis was a premier cast member of the mid-2000s era ofSNL, bringing out a number of famous characters and political impressions. Adam Scott, Kristen Bell, Ali Wong; all of these comedians would be greatSNL hosts and it's truly unbelievable that none of them have hosted. In total, Simon has had "four hosting stints, nine musical guest appearances, and six cameos," according to Vulture. But former "SNL" cast members Tim Meadows and Jay Pharoahhave tried their hands at channeling the Fresh Prince. ", Prior to this episode, Sting had appeared as solely the musical guest in a 1987 episode. They created a sketch that was perfect for breaking character. If Reeves were to be on tap to host, the episode would no doubt rake in huge viewership numbers. The Oscar winner has yet to return to Studio 8H. Become a Esquire+ member to read and save unlimited articles. LISTEN on theAudacy AppSign Upand Follow AudacyFacebook|Twitter|Instagram, Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade. ), A Brief History Of SNL Episodes Featuring Two Hosts, GloRilla, Ice Spice, And The Carefree Black Girl Backlash, Karol G Tells Us About Her Most Personal Album Yet, Maana Ser Bonito, And Collaborating With Shakira, The Rundown: Between Cocaine Bears And Maple Syrup Heists, Margo Martindale Is Absolutely Thriving In 2023. Look how adorable and young they are! [25], Kroll met landscape artist Lily Kwong in 2018. Perhaps surprisingly, Eilish then 19 is only the second-youngest person to both host and perform. Imagine Reeves doing a Bill & Ted parody on SNL? His 48 Hrs. J.B. Smoove has bounced around theSNL ecosystem before, but never as a host. She performed "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh" and "Hard Times.". [12] He went on to VH1's Best Week Ever, and to guest-starring roles on Parks and Recreation, Community, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and New Girl. She also sang "Boys.". During her episode, she reprised her role from the '70s sitcom "Good Times," alongside former "SNL" cast member Tracy Morgan. Create an account and youll be able to save and revisit articles. RELATED:SNL: Eddie Murphy & 8 Others Who Have Won Emmys For Hosting. [26] They married in November 2020 and their son was born in January 2021. [citation needed]. Could Cowboys trade for Stefon Diggs to appease Trevon; or swap Diggs for Ramsey? Yet there remains a number of actors who have never hosted the show, many of whom are surprising given their comedic talents and relevance in today's television world. In the mock music video, the guys sing a song about offering up their mothers to one another as a perfect Mother's Day present. Evans has had ties to the show years ago, he publicly dated Jenny Slate, who was once a cast member on the show. [citation needed], In 2017, Kroll co-created, wrote, and starred in Big Mouth, an animated television show on Netflix. Yes, Pine, Pratt, and Hemsworth have all taken on hosting duties at some point during their careers. Pitt is another celebrity to appear on SNL's virtual episodes in a short opening skit where he impersonated Dr. Anthony Fauci and provided both his comedic talents as well as his influential voice to plead viewers to listen to the real doctor. She met Mike Schur, who created The Good Place, on the set of SNL where he was head writer when she was just 18, visiting a friend who worked in the set design department. And she won an Oscar for portraying Lavona Golden, the mother of former Olympic skater Tonya Harding in the loosely biographical film I, Tonya. But the mostsurprisingnon-host is Mindy Kaling. The first time he appeared on the show was October 18, 1975 the second episode ever of "SNL." Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Oct. 15, 1983. Heres Our Review Of Cocaine Bear: Oh Hell Yes! The world may never be at peace until Mindy heads to 30 Rock. Each of the first two times Mulaney has hosted SNL, he made an appearance a few weeks beforehand Fan-favorite roles include his reluctant gigolo "Bobby Bottleservice," "Armond" the pet plastic surgeon, Big "Liz" (from the PR firm Liz & Liz -- its based off our names), and "Ref Jeff," who just wants to hang out with the players after the game. During her monologue, she brought her famous Versace Grammys dress out of retirement. Eilish sang "Happier Than Ever" and "Male Fantasy," of course accompanied by her brother, Finneas. Listen to Nick Kroll on Big Mouth, Stand-Up, SNL and More from The Last Laugh. Smith is a comedy icon and movie star, so it's hard to say why he's never hosted "SNL." NICK KROLL | Audition Age, Year, Pre-SNL Experience, Quotes, Video Interviews & more . She's got a solid gig going at HBO with Insecure. His brother Luke hosted in 2004. WebOn December 11, 1982, Eddie Murphy became the only person to host while still a member of the cast, filling the role at the last minute when the scheduled host (his 48 Hours co-star Nick Nolte) became ill. [9] [10] Musical guests can be solo acts or bands, who perform two to three musical numbers. Gad, who is known for his humor and jovial roles,seems totally game to do so as well, which makes it all the baffling that he hasn't appeared yet. Christina Ricci and Jimmy Workman, who played Wednesday and Pugsley Addams respectively, were on hand to introduce it in character. He performed "Spaceman" and "This Is Heaven," introduced by his older brother Kevin. This week on the Fly on the Wall podcast, hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade welcome to the show comedian Nick Kroll to look back on some of his favorite Saturday Night Live memories through the years. But it's not enough. A week before Three Amigos! The rapper performed "Money Maker" and "Runaway Love," during which Mary J. 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Besides her musical monologue, she also sang "Dangerous Woman" and "Be Alright. A few, like Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, have even hosted more than a dozen times. The digital short, "D--- in a Box," went viral after the uncensored version was posted on YouTube. Chance was previously a musical guest in 2016 and host in 2017, but he took on both responsibilities during this episode. Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images. He is known for creating and starring in the Comedy Central series Kroll Show, The Oh, Hello Show, the FX comedy series The League, and starring in and co-creating the animated Netflix series Big Mouth. Bill Hader was asked about the worst-behaved guest during an He also sang an encore performance of "The Bitch Is Back.". Although many critics only either mentioned his character in passing, some pointing out his similarities with Albert Einstein,[17][18][19] or his "committed" performance,[20][21] Matt Zoller Seitz took particular note of his performance, praising it as "irrepressibly silly" with "an orange juice spit-take voice". Zappa had already been the musical guest prior to his season four appearance, in which he took over hosting duties as well. Nick jokes, "I thought he was gonna turn to you during the read-through and be like, "I'm gonna get more laughs than you this week.' At the very least, we know Phoenix would never break during a sketch. "We used to call all the time, all the time," Kroll admits. Call NBC and tell them Denzel needs to host!". JACK. He also sang "Overjoyed" and "Go Home.". Let's make that happen. ", Three years later, in season 32 on December 16, 2006, Timberlake returned and this time, won an Emmy for his troubles. With so many decades in the business and a resume that proves her to be one of the generation's greatest television comedic talents, why hasn't she yet lent them to SNL? If nothing else, we know that Minhaj wouldn't feel out of place standing on stage performing a monologue. She also sang "Gypsy" from "Artpop. Watching the two of them, particularly Jessica, mug their way through one tepid sketch after another is as painful as listening to 98 Degrees. Just please promise us no Jack Sparrow sketches. RELATED:SNL Alumni: The 10 Best Performances Of All Time. [11], Kroll's first significant career success came when he co-starred in the ABC sitcom Cavemen, based on the Geico-insurance TV-commercial characters. His 48 Hrs. The Australian songstress sang "Physical," "Make a Move on Me," and "Landslide.". With his Zoolander and Wes Anderson pedigree, certainly Owen has the chops to get his own hosting chance. She auditioned anyway, with the approval of the Office showrunner Greg Daniels, but discovered that they wanted her as a writer with the potential to graduate to cast over time. Nonetheless, it would be nice to see Chris join the other Chris' in hosting at least once. Justin Timberlake, they aint. In Action _____ Video Category. This was before he starred in True Lies or even The Stupids, making him one of the least likely SNL hosts of the season (amusingly, John Goodman filled in for his Roseanne co-stars two weeks later). Those are two of the greatest sitcoms of all time, so its a shame DeVito and especially Perlman (hes in more sketches) werent given better material. "It was kind of scary," says Carvey, thinking back to how he left Jordan unimpressed with his golf score while talking on the sidelines during the read-through. Chris Rock made a surprise appearance to introduce Drake's first performance, "One Dance." The Arnolds were one of two double hosts in the 1990s. And he said, OK, if you go there and get cast on 'Saturday Night Live,' I will let you out of your contract," she continued. Hosting SNL (Saturday Night Live) is always an honor, but not every comedian has had the chance to host. I could tell he was for him a little nervous, maybe, and I said, 'If you get in trouble just read it off the card and he did. Thats shocking. In 2017, Roberts said she'd only do "SNL" alongside frequent guest Alec Baldwin. The Broadway performance was filmed and released on Netflix in 2017. They've been on like 30 years, right? Kaling is not only a fiercely talented actor but also writer, having created (and starred in) successful TV series and movies. Although Kroll was never a cast member, he did grow up watching the show -- and he did audition. Arguably, Newton-John could equally be considered a musician and an actress, which distinguishes her from her predecessors on this list. So, what has taken so long to get her on board? 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