Why Did Tom Hanks “Storm Out” of SNL’s 50th Anniversary? You Won’t Believe the Reason!
In a moment that had fans buzzing, cameras caught Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson dramatically leaving the SNL 50th Anniversary event. As they made their way toward the back of the auditorium, Wilson playfully wagged her finger at the camera, while Fallon jokingly apologized for the sudden exit: “We lost Tom Hanks and Rita. Sorry. It wasn’t their fault.”
Naturally, fans took to social media, asking: “Was that move scripted?” One user quipped, “Not Tom Hanks leaving ‘SNL’ mid-show [laughing emoji].” But the truth? It was all part of a hilarious scripted spoof.
Hanks, who’s been hosting and appearing on SNL since 1985, has often shared his deep admiration for the show. In Peacock’s SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, he gushed about how the show shaped his career, calling it “the single most exciting thing that has happened in my career” and even teaching him valuable life lessons.
And, who could forget his iconic Halloween sketch from 2016, when he introduced the bizarre and unforgettable David S. Pumpkins? The character quickly became a pop culture sensation, cementing his legacy on the SNL stage.
Even when not hosting, Hanks has made memorable appearances, including Eddie Murphy’s 2019 return episode and the 40th-anniversary special in 2015. Not to mention, he helped kick off SNL’s “At Home” episodes during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing just how much of an SNL icon he really is!
