| Hint | Person | Note |
| Didn't make SNL, but still turned out okay on 'Roseanne' | |
| Turned down by the producers of SNL, became a famous comedian and very successful actor | |
| Made the cut but turned down at the last minute, became a cog in Christopher Guest's movies and work on SCTV | |
| Rejected by SNL, became an Oscar winning actress best known for roles in 'Beetlejuice' and 'Thelma and Louise' | |
| Turned down by producers, had already name for himself with his alter ego that spawned two movies and a TV show | |
| While not making the SNL cast, this person still turned out okay after making the cast of 'Friends' | |
| This person actually made the cast but turned down for a more prominent role that made them a household name | |
| Didn't make the cut but made name for himself on 'The Daily Show' before moving on to a widely popular show | |
| Actually made the cast but turned it down, known mainly for his stunts and wild antics, just recently started acting | |
| Lost out for a chance on SNL but became very famous comedian with the highest selling comedy album in 28 years | |