Bill Hader

Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary event had everything — hot dogs and heroin, alien probings, a naked Pete Davidson, oodles of celebrity guests and tons of SNL alum. But it didn’t have Bill Hader.

After the iconic sketch show aired its 50th anniversary special in February, many longtime fans were disappointed that Bill, a former and beloved cast member, didn’t make an appearance.

When Variety reached out to ask why the comedian had skipped the celebration, a representative for Bill said it was due to “longstanding scheduling conflict”.

And if that sounds like an excuse, it’s because it was — at least according to the man himself.

On Tuesday’s episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, the host – who is also an SNL alum – casually revealed the real reason Bill was absent.

Bill Hader and Seth Meyers on SNL in 2010.

“You were very open and honest, sort of, after you left SNL, about the anxiety you had when you were working there,” Seth began.

“And then for SNL 50, people were, obviously, at first, disappointed you weren’t........

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