Top 20 Surprisingly Good SNL Hosts

time to get a fresh perspective let's in turn welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most unexpectedly successful hosts in Saturday Night lives history want to see the local sites ask our concierge Daren but be warned she's having a hard month every month number 20 Travis Kelce it's great to be here and if you don't know I just won my second Super Bowl before he was known to many people as Taylor Swift's boyfriend this Super Bowl winner established himself as a star tight end his electric personality made him a fun addition to the show now are you ready I am ready Dude too slow fat so who's next SE are you okay how' you do that to him you're next from an engaging monologue to hilarious pre-tape sketches the Kansas City footballer defies the negative stereotype about athletes appearing on S I already know what I want I'll have a 64 o Porter House rare okay so unfortunately we do not serve giant Stakes here um the Super Bowl champ sends up his jock Persona willing to make fun of himself in sketches like straight male friend he also finds time to reference his day job in the NFL Kelsey does it all like he's been making comedy for years clearly enjoying himself throughout the experience but if you are missing a little drama just say this I uh bet I'm faster than you dog bro for real you think you're faster than me number 19 Megan the stallion when she's not Conquering the rap charts Megan the stallion is more than ready to step into the SNL Arena the artist also shows off her comedic timing in scen such as classroom let's all try to be more like La quantia my name is Amy unless called on more than anything the musician brings a contagious energy to every single moment no matter how many lines she has let's start off in a squat and pop and S and po there's also a sketch called hot girl hospital that's Taylor Made for her performance skills and signature Swagger what's her status 46 female made as hell she ain't ging what supped to be gay oh my God and the fit trash garbage able to take her stage Persona into sketches she could easily translate this new found Talent into into a second career and we don't know each other so we all have to suffer her confidence and happiness takes each scene to another level your depleted whoopy cushions are not going anywhere in fact I'm going to let you leave the class and erase those asses thanks Sergeant cake number 18 Ramy mik known for his Oscar winning performance in Bohemian rap city Ramy Malik has a distinct Talent that's granted him massive acclaim finally from SNL Pete Davidson what up what up yo do I have to sit next to Ramy Malik I mean his eyes are freaking me out his time on SNL avoids the obvious references to Freddy Mercury and instead throws him in the deep end of crazy sketches I'm backed up and it's pissing me off oh wow this includes the subtle work as the artist Todd with some incredible moves to complement the wonderfully bizarre sketch I want you to show me he also shines opposite scene Partners such as ad Bryant and special guest Daniel Craig the performer even finds time to do a purposefully bad impression of Pete Davidson which Revolutionary War battle was fought in your hometown New York City how would I know that I mean I went to school in Staten Island even if he looks a little out of his his comfort zone Malik completely delivers in a new medium number 17 Claire Foy gaining International Fame from the crown this actress is an expert in Period drama it's such an honor to be here hosting Saturday Night Live or as we call it in England Sunday morning her ability to channel historical characters makes certain sketches feel even more authentic in maybe her best performance Foy turns into an early 20th century woman writing letters to her Soldier husband your adoring husband James James sounds Dreadful love Margaret her work in a Netflix parody proves that she can also make fun of her claim to fame some might think that this is her only strong suit but the performer can also switch accents how was work Charlie oh the boss L me out early so I only had to work 14 hours here's the money I made mother oh you say that for yourself her American character alongside Kate McKinnon also proves another highlight for the episode and I hear bobb's very happy but I got to ask you what happened to the old goo Mom oh well you didn't hear her from me but uh she called the house no for anybody that believes in her as only Queen Elizabeth II they will likely be pleasantly surprised by her appearance number 16 Seth McFarland Seth McFarland has had tremendous success with his animated shows like Family Guy and American Dad While most of his work is done behind the scenes some don't realize he's equally skilled in front of a camera look I'm not doing the voices I'm just talking no no not you you idiot Seth he's doing the voices his vocal abilities came in handy for characters such as a spoon maker and a puppet class instructor maybe my guy maybe he's a real nerd and he could say hey Ranger can you tell me where in this Forest I can plug in my laptop trying his hand at Impressions McFarland even excels as Olympic swimmer Ryan locky his years as a comedy writer director and voice actor more than prepared him for the diverse sketchwork of SNL by the end of his episode you'd be forgiven if you thought he already had his own variety show yes you don't stutter sir the question was worded in such a way that it was hard to tell if yes or no was the correct answer is her the correct answer is the honest one you maggot number 15 Billy ish as a grammy-winning artist Billy ish is among the more unique musicians of her [Music] generation she was also an unlikely Allstar on Saturday Night Live the writers prepared some award worthy sketches for the performer putting her in a hilarious Hotel commercial our rooms provide every Comfort required by law tiny soap in plastic phone that blinks ish also uses her voice in a variety of funny ideas from holiday themed sketches to her work as an obscure performance artist the singer stretches her vocal cords in multiple Styles y'all are up here but hip hop is down here okay the streets are in the knes it's honestly impressive to see her performing at such a high level throughout the show beyond the musical work taking a chance ish creates an unexpected audition tape for future comedic roles short glass wearing a little hat and small stain in face you have to touch number 14 John Ham with his star making role in madman John Ham was first widely known as Don Draper his hosting work on SNL gave people a glimpse into his extensive comedy chops he plays opposite Michael bé just as well as he does any other cast member in the 800 p.m show Michael is a ventriloquist at 11: p.m. he does a 1man show about William fauler don't you think it would just be better if I sang in the shows playing it straight or leaning into wacky Parts there's nothing the actor can't do there's also a holiday themed sketch that allows the performer to do an underrated James Mason impression she's a pirate price my Jolly Roger was at full Mass the whole drive over even his wordless performance as a saxophone player can pull in major [Music] [Applause] laughs ham doesn't miss a beat in any scene oh always willing to take a chance and frequently succeeding tonight I'm here to talk to you about a product that doesn't need any Glitz or gloss it's a product that speaks for itself and I'm proud to endorse it John Ham's John ham ham you can eat in the bathroom number 13 Natalie Portman from Star Wars to Black Swan this Oscar winner is mainly known for Blockbusters and dramas what's a day in the life of Natalie Portman like do you really want to know please her first first hosting gig at SNL may have seemed like a stretch on paper but viewers were quickly won over by her showstopping performance the dramatic actress tears down her serious reputation with a memorable digital short don't T me when I'm crazy that airplan GL put my foot down your throat till in my Sho on her second visit to the show she even did it again with the same hilarious attitude I got to say it seems like you're almost exactly the same but with current references untrue I'm a mother now it's really changed my perspective outside of her hip-hop skills Portman can pull off characters as unexpected as 11 from stranger things whether she's making fun of the entertainment business or her own life the actress earned enough Goodwill to host the show twice what about you you having fun Ally oh yeah maybe a little too much as you might be able to tell her I've lost my voice CU of all the screaming I did in the last hour number 12 Bruno Mars always an exciting musical act Bruno Mars is also a more than entertaining host now I have to say I'm a little nervous I mean I've never done comedy before I have no acting experience at all I've never even done a shampoo commercial which joking about his nervousness in the monologue Mars later establishes that he is born ready for any [Music] challenge diaba his natural Charisma translates to an Eclectic bunch of sketches that includes one about a scary ride playing a spooky animatronic the vocalist can make his robotic movements as effective as his dance mov ghosts and Ghouls and spooky fools will terrify your dreams you can't escape the scary fate of a bville Halloween he also has fun dressing up to play a loud guest on a talk program Mars shows off his commanding stage presence in every sketch revealing that he can't help but steal the scene with every new character the Uptown Funk artist does it all while pulling double duty as a host and musical guest what are you talking about not that the other thing about the yeti number 11 Kristoff Waltz you might know Kristoff Waltz best for his roles in Quinton Tarantino films but his SNL appearance reminds people of his diverse talents oh that's very sweet sounds like a real charma the esteemed actor has both goofy energy and a dry sense of humor that he utilizes in an equally successful way your question is what have you become well I uh [Applause] he can even play the straight man against crazy characters from the likes of Fred Armon so what were we all talking about before I got you Reproductive Rights um no just small talk oh don't worry baby I'm sure we will discuss social Politics as soon as we can the performer also shows that he's comfortable in controversial sketches perhaps his best part in the episode comes from a parody of Jango Unchained playing a very different take on Jesus Waltz isn't afraid to go For Broke in a wild premise No More Mr Nice Jesus number 10 Christopher Walkin we all know that Christopher Walkin doesn't take himself very seriously but that was not the case in 1990 back then Walkin was known for his dramatic roles in movies primarily a be to aill The Dead Zone and especially the Deer Hunter for which he won an Academy Award however he blew SNL fans away on January 20th 1990 and later became one of the show's most iconic hosts how called the first time I saw you in my Periscope I mean he became known for his Continental sketches where he portrayed a very creepy and perverted man and the famous Behind the Music sketch where he repeatedly asked for more cowbell you know I can pull it back a little if you like not too much though I'm telling you fellas you're going to want that cowbell on the track Walkin is now an SNL veteran having hosted the show seven times number nine Charles Barkley before his stint as an SNL host on September 25th 1993 no one really knew how Charles Barkley would handle being in front of the camera remember this was 3 years before everyone beheld the beauty that a Space Jam while he was a master of the basketball court that didn't mean he'd be comfortable on the stage look mom your favorite Nirvana luckily his first appearance was fantastic and he hosted the show three more times at Neds we know the only thing that can stop a bad roach is a good roach with a gun sure you can tell he's hella nervous in front of the camera and his delivery can sometimes be a little awkward but for a non-actor he does just fine and it's me and Keenan and some other cast members and he goes Keenan let's go to Atlantic City man and ke's like what he like no man we're blocking the show he's like no you guys work too hard man let's go number eight Chance the Rapper Chance the Rapper received mainstream recognition with his 2013 mixtape acid WP and three years later took home the Grammy for best rap with his follow-up coloring book this also led to an SNL hosting gig on November 18th 2017 easily one of the best episodes of the entire year I was the sexiest boy in the sixth grade chance seems to have an inherent skill for comedy as his delivery and timing were Immaculate particularly during that hilarious sketch where he played an NBA reporter who didn't know a thing about hockey uh but hey as they saying hockey let's do that hockey uh his ridiculous Steve Harvey impersonation was also on point how you doing player what can we say the man is talented number seven The Rock no we do not mean the action movie star Dwayne Johnson we mean the rock that's how far back his hosting duties go I'm thirsty where the hell's the beer man hey UJ Bron's up there in the cheap seat so keep it down the rock is trying to run a show here well The Rock was always a tongue and cheek personality non- wrestling fans were certainly apprehensive about having a wrestler doing legitimate comedy luckily he proved to be a ton of fun and has since become a member of the five timers Club so I grabbed him a little and he goes you're hurting me sir centrax Works he is always game whether he's taking meth for his erectile dysfunction or playing a gun toing Bambi and he always makes a joke funny no matter how lame or dark it may be where is my cool out hot ball well such is the power of a great comedic actor number six Taylor Swift Taylor Swift is an undeniably talented musician and songwriter but her acting leaves a lot to be desired have you seen Valentine's Day G that being said she was a surprisingly great host for the night of November 7th 2009 I like glitter and sparkly dresses but I'm not going to talk about that in my monologue her little goofy monologue song was a thing of beauty and she managed to be hilariously self-deprecating and snarky she also showed off some killer impressions of Kate Goslin Shakira and Bella Swan hey L Max so you're hanging with Philip Frank now what do you have against the Franks yeah this was back when making fun of Twilight was still funny she hasn't hosted since then but we certainly wouldn't mind if her first go was any indication number four Kristen Stewart we are sure Kristen Stuart is a lovely person but it's no secret that audiences were dreading her hosting gig even though she can be a good actor she's primarily known for portraying the endlessly boring and dull bellais Swan and she is quite a jittery and quiet person which doesn't exactly lend itself to Live Comedy that said she was a surprisingly great host I should bring these out stay with me what about my hungry guys what are you hungry for sure she was still her fidgety self but her Totino sketch was sexy as hell and the Family Feud sketch was hilarious oi and T bam I love the American Super Bowl where millions of people come together to watch TV and eat this garbage oh and who can forget the Majesty that was her accidental and adorable F-bomb we've got a great show and I totally care that I'm here cuz it's the coolest thing oh oh my God and I'm sorry and Alesia car is also here episode was pure entertainment and really what more can we ask for number four Ariana Grande Ariana Grande had appeared as a musical guest before hosting on March 12th 2016 defying expectations regarding the young Diva pop star's comedic hosting skills she silenced critics with a truly memorable performance it's been a dream of mine to be on this stage ever since I was a little girl which was two months ago she started well by singing about her future scandals before delivering some incredible vocal impressions of various artists like Rihanna Shakira and Britney Spears her spot-on impersonation of the annoyingly relatable Jennifer Lawrence was also a huge hit and one of the standout moments of the night V I'm just like a snackaholics if no one's looking I'll eat like a whole can like every day is my cheat day you know what I mean oh oh how annoyingly relatable with this episode we realized that Ariana Grande is just as funny as she is talented number three Payton Manning there is no denying it professional athletes can be awful hosts luckily pton Manning was one of the good ones open can open what get your head out of your ass on March 24th 2007 audiences could have been forgiven for expecting another painful show starring a stiff and too serious athlete but Manning was gain for some truly out outrageous skits and surprised everyone with his Charisma and comedic timing the new Mercedes 550 a meatloaf lovers dream his United wasket is still fondly remembered and he proved to be at least a double threat with his dancing abilities Payton Manning may be the funniest athlete to have ever graced Saturday Night Live number two Justin Timberlake when fans first heard that in syncs Justin Timberlake would be hosting the show on October 11th 2003 many let out a collective groan it's uh it's Justin Justin yeah they expected a spoiled sanitized and awkward musical Mega star who thought he was above the cast we're looking at you Bieber so imagine our surprise when JT became one of the best SNL hosts ever he's now hosted the show five times and made countless cameos with Dick in a Box becoming one of the most popular skits in the show's history one cut a hole in a box two put your junk in that box make her open the box and that's the way you do it it's he's effortlessly funny game for anything and shares a palpable chemistry with the cast before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one Adam Driver I'm Adam designated driver and this is the season premiere of Saturday Night Live Oscar nominee Adam Driver does not seem like an obvious choice for the sketch program his dramatic chops might be better suited for award-winning epics but his appearances on Saturday Night Live turned out to be an instant classic the actor makes the case that the same dedication needed for serious roles can also create amazing comedy moments a buddy of mine saw kylo Ren take his shirt off in the shower and he said that kylo Ren had an eight pack but kylo Ren was shredded what your friend's a liar man kylo Ren is a punk he elevates an Undercover Boss parody into a hilarious idea courtesy of his kylo Ren performance maybe one of these days you'll be as good a pilot as kylo Ren kylo Ren no I want to fly like Luke Skywalker other than referencing his own work driver also excels with an original premise about an oil Baron at his son's Career Day presentation I was born 7 months too early incubation technology was still in its infancy so they placed me in a cast iron pot inside of a pizza oven until I was ripe enough to walk willing to provide intensity and silliness in equal measure the performer creates some truly iconic scenes with expert timing I crushed you into the ground and now your bones turn to oil beneath my living feet did we forget another unlikely host that knocked it out of the park let us know in the comments below excuse me that Sound means another delicious ham is ready did you enjoy this video check out these other clips from watch Mojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos oh

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Length: 22min 32sec (1352 seconds)

Published: Sun Nov 26 2023