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35+ Celebrities Who Were Banned From Talk Shows And The Real Reasons Why

You may find it perplexing, considering Chevy Chase’s status as one of the original cast members on Saturday Night Live, but he holds the distinction of being the first person ever banned from the show. After leaving the show on his own terms, he continued to return as a guest host. However, during his eighth time hosting in 1997, he slapped cast member Cheri Oteri on the back of her head.

Chevy Chase - Saturday Night Live

Image via NBC

The incident was reported by Will Ferrell, leading to a permanent exclusion of Chevy Chase from the show’s set. They do not take things lightly there, and the producers aren’t afraid to ban people.

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