Dan Aykroyd Explains Why He Skipped SNL 50, Reveals the Moment That Made Him Emotional at Home

Dan Aykroyd is opening up about why he decided to skip SNL 50!

The 73-year-old was one of the original members of the Saturday Night Live cast in the 1970s, but he was notably missing from the 50th anniversary special earlier in 2025. At the time, Dan explained that he skipped the episode in order to watch at home with his family.

Now, Dan is elaborating on his decision to watch from home instead of taking part in the special episode.

Keep reading to find out more…

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