New York’s hottest club on Sunday, February 16 wasSNL50: The Anniversary Special.

But what it didn’t have was oneSaturday Night Livesuperstar.

Butsome legends opted not to attend the incredible celebrationof the sketch comedy series' 50th anniversary.

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One Hollywood insider has given fans a reason why.

Puck founderMatthew Bellonihad the tea about Hader’s response when asked to appear for the 50th anniversary.

“But the reason may surprise you.According to his publicist, Hader had a “longstanding schedule conflict.

Bill Hader as Devin in ‘The Californians’ on ‘Saturday Night Live.'

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“But it might have also been code for something deeper.

But when Hader departed from the series, it wasn’t the last time Stefon was featured onSNL.

Stefon returned forSNL’s 40th-anniversary special as he assistedEdward Nortonas he attempted to pay homage to the character.

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So, why wouldn’t Hader or Stefon come back 10 years later?

The iconic NBC sketchy comedy is celebrating more than just a milestone.

That said, their relationship after the show hasn’t evolved much.

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“Its been, oddly enough, pretty much the same.

I will say for me, when I first started on the show, he was very friendly.

He wants you to do well because hes hiring you,” he said.

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“It was at a point in the show where there was a big turnover.

When I came in, one era was leaving and we were coming in.

And so he wants you to do well.

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it’s possible for you to relax.'”

Hader had a fear regarding his anxiety.

Hader’s anxiety has never been a secret.

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He’s been open about his mental health, helping others who have suffered from anxiety themselves.

He revealed that he would play with his nervousness and use it to his advantage.

Buzz, the retro-feeling electric minivan.

SNL50: The Anniversary Specialis available to stream on Peacock.

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