Jorma Taccone reveals Kevin Spacey made him uncomfortable when SNL host, breaks silence after 20 years

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• Breaking 20 Years of Silence on SNL Set
• Kevin Spacey’s Final SNL Hosting Appearance in May 2006
• What Jorma Taccone Actually Said About The Encounter
• Other Hosts That Taccone Praised During His SNL Years
• What Has Jorma Taccone Been Up To Since Those SNL Days?
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Jorma Taccone finally broke a 20-year silence this week. The Lonely Island member revealed that Kevin Spacey was the one SNL host who made him deeply uncomfortable. In an exclusive podcast appearance, Taccone shared the stunning admission he had never disclosed before.

Breaking 20 Years of Silence on SNL Set

Jorma Taccone, age 49, worked behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2010. During his five-season tenure, he created viral digital shorts that defined SNL’s digital era. He encountered more than 200 SNL hosts during those years. Yet only one left a lasting negative impression on the talented comedy writer and director.

On the Obsessed podcast, Taccone emphasized his appreciation for nearly every host he worked with. “I will say in general, I liked almost every host that came to SNL,” he explained. But there was one unmistakable exception that he had kept private for two decades. His willingness to finally speak about the experience signals a significant moment in comedy history.

Kevin Spacey’s Final SNL Hosting Appearance in May 2006

Kevin Spacey hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time in May 2006 during the season finale. Musical guest Nelly Furtado performed on the episode. This was the final broadcast of Season 31, which also marked the farewell appearance of beloved cast members Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Chris Parnell, and Horatio Sanz. At age 66, Spacey was already an accomplished two-time Academy Award winner known for films like “American Beauty” and “The Usual Suspects.”

Taccone even appeared in a digital short during that episode called “Andy’s Excuse.” The sketch parodied Spacey’s Oscar-winning role in “The Usual Suspects.” In the bit, Andy Samberg delivered an elaborate excuse for being late to the show, inspired by the film’s famous twist. Taccone handed Spacey a fax reading, “I Lied!” Despite working directly with the actor on the sketch, the experience left him uneasy.

What Jorma Taccone Actually Said About The Encounter

Taccone did not elaborate on specific details of his discomfort around Spacey. “I did not enjoy that, and felt very uncomfortable around him,” he stated plainly on the podcast. He emphasized, “I’ve never said this before” before naming the actor. The Lonely Island co-writer kept his comments brief and factual, offering no additional context about what caused his unease during that May 2006 episode.

Meanwhile, Spacey‘s representatives declined to respond to requests for comment regarding Taccone’s revelation. The actor has not addressed the specific claim. Spacey would not host SNL again after that final May 2006 appearance, more than a decade before sexual misconduct allegations surfaced against him in 2017.

“I will say in general, I liked almost every host that came to SNL. The one person who I wasn’t super geeked on at SNL, I’ve never said this before, is Kevin Spacey. Did not enjoy that and felt very uncomfortable around him.”

— Jorma Taccone, Obsessed podcast, April 24 episode

Other Hosts That Taccone Praised During His SNL Years

Taccone contrasted his experience with Spacey by highlighting positive interactions with other legendary hosts. Steve Martin stood out as particularly gracious and sweet. “Steve Martin was a big one for me. I had just put him on a pedestal forever, and he’s so gracious and sweet,” Taccone recalled warmly. Beyond SNL, he even worked with Martin on a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial alongside Ben Stiller.

Stiller also impressed Taccone deeply during their collaborations. “Working with Ben was really great. I’ve never met a more hard-working dude in the business,” he stated. Taccone praised Stiller’s relentless work ethic and dedication. These positive relationships underscore how unusual and memorable his uncomfortable experience with Spacey actually was during his time at the sketch show.

What Has Jorma Taccone Been Up To Since Those SNL Days?

Taccone won two Emmy Awards during his SNL tenure for his groundbreaking comedy writing. He expanded his career into film direction and recently premiered his action-horror-comedy “Over Your Dead Body” in theaters. The independently produced film stars Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, and Samara Weaving in leading roles.

Last year, Taccone survived a terrifying accident at his Connecticut farmhouse that nearly cost him his life. He fell 20 feet from a faulty ladder while hanging Christmas lights. The 49-year-old director shattered his pelvis on his left side and detached his sacrum from his spine in the fall. He underwent surgery and has been recovering since. Despite the serious injuries, Taccone continues working and creating new comedic content with the Lonely Island and in filmmaking.

Sources

• People Magazine – Comprehensive coverage of Taccone’s SNL revelations and career history
• The Daily Beast – Full interview transcript from Obsessed podcast episode with Taccone
• Variety – Recent interviews about Taccone’s directorial work on Over Your Dead Body