Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson walk out of ‘SNL50’ concert after Jimmy Fallon’s awards joke

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson exited the SNL50 concert after Jimmy Fallon joked about no awards being handed out.


Pop Culture & Art February 15, 2025
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson brought the laughs at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert with a hilarious, scripted walkout.

Tom Hanks, left, and Rita Wilson attend the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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During the event at Radio City Music Hall, host Jimmy Fallon clarified that the concert would feature musical performances but no awards.

“Apparently, there’s been some confusion,” Fallon quipped. “This is just a concert. We’re not giving out any awards tonight.”

As he said this, Hanks and Wilson were seen dramatically leaving the venue, prompting laughter from the audience. The comedic moment quickly went viral, with fans praising the couple’s playful spirit.

The concert, celebrating 50 years of Saturday Night Live, featured performances by major artists, including Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone.

The anniversary celebrations continue with SNL50: The Anniversary Special, airing Sunday, February 16, on NBC and Peacock.

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