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'SNL': 20 of Your Dream Hosts!

Jane Lynch, Johnny Depp, Kathy Griffin, Ricky Gervais, and others you want to say, ''Live from N.Y., it's Saturday Night!''
By EW Staff Updated November 13, 2009 at 03:50 PM EST
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JANE LYNCH

Jane Lynch, Glee | Jane Lynch is brilliant with improv stuff? just go watch Best in Show or A Mighty Wind to see what I mean! She is my…
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Jane Lynch is brilliant with improv stuff? just go watch Best in Show or A Mighty Wind to see what I mean! She is my #1 pick for hosting SNL! — TL

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NATHAN FILLION

Nathan Fillion | Nathan Fillion really needs to host. The dude has a huge cult following and can expertly ham up anything they throw at him. Plus, he…
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Nathan Fillion really needs to host. The dude has a huge cult following and can expertly ham up anything they throw at him. Plus, he has no problem making fun of himself. — Verity

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JIM PARSONS

Jim Parsons | YES YES YES to Jim Parsons! He?s awesome and it would be cool to see him play some other characters besides Sheldon! — Mary
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YES YES YES to Jim Parsons! He?s awesome and it would be cool to see him play some other characters besides Sheldon! — Mary

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KRISTIN CHENOWETH

Kristin Chenoweth | Kristin Chenoweth, please. Give the girl something to do now that Pushing Daisies isn?t on and her Glee stint isn?t permanent. Plus, we?d get more…
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Kristin Chenoweth, please. Give the girl something to do now that Pushing Daisies isn?t on and her Glee stint isn?t permanent. Plus, we?d get more lovely Kristin and her lovely voice and her lovely loveliness! — kellen

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JOEL MCHALE

Joel McHale | Oh yeah, Joel McHale would be awesome. They could even do a Soup sketch! — Joel
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Oh yeah, Joel McHale would be awesome. They could even do a Soup sketch! — Joel

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ROBERT DOWNEY JR.

Robert Downey Jr. | Robert Downey Jr. actually used to be an SNL cast member in the '80s!! — ncmacasl
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Robert Downey Jr. actually used to be an SNL cast member in the '80s!! — ncmacasl

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KATHY GRIFFIN

Kathy Griffin | KATHY GRIFFIN. She would be hilarious and smart. She won Emmys the last 2 years for her show and is now hosting a new dance…
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KATHY GRIFFIN. She would be hilarious and smart. She won Emmys the last 2 years for her show and is now hosting a new dance show on ABC. Why not SNL? — Jack

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STEPHEN COLBERT

Stephen Colbert | Stephen Colbert. Don't forget, he and Steve Carell are the voices of the Ambiguously Gay Duo. — Chrispy
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Stephen Colbert. Don't forget, he and Steve Carell are the voices of the Ambiguously Gay Duo. — Chrispy

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LAUREN GRAHAM

Lauren Graham | Lauren Graham would be perfection! Can you imagine the awesome Gilmore Girls sketch it would inevitably birth? — Mary Q. Contrary
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Lauren Graham would be perfection! Can you imagine the awesome Gilmore Girls sketch it would inevitably birth? — Mary Q. Contrary

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RICKY GERVAIS

Ricky Gervais | Ricky Gervais. If he's good enough for Sesame Street , then he's good enough for SNL . Plus, he's the funniest person on earth. —…
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Ricky Gervais. If he's good enough for Sesame Street, then he's good enough for SNL. Plus, he's the funniest person on earth. — Desi

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CRAIG FERGUSON

Craig Ferguson | I would add Craig Ferguson. His monologues are the best on TV and his skits are better than anything on SNL — his JK Rowling…
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I would add Craig Ferguson. His monologues are the best on TV and his skits are better than anything on SNL — his JK Rowling bit, Angela Lansbury, ESPN England, etc. — Dennis

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JOHNNY DEPP

Johnny Depp | I always find that dramatic actors tend to surprise and do a great job (hello, Christopher Walken!) I think it would be fun to see…
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I always find that dramatic actors tend to surprise and do a great job (hello, Christopher Walken!) I think it would be fun to see someone like Johnny Depp... he would be fantastic! — Rachel

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ADAM LAMBERT

Adam Lambert | People! Adam Lambert would be the perfect host/musical guest. He's got looks, talent, style, and an amazing sense of humor. Perfect! — Leslie Cox
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People! Adam Lambert would be the perfect host/musical guest. He's got looks, talent, style, and an amazing sense of humor. Perfect! — Leslie Cox

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KRISTEN BELL

Kristen Bell | Kristen Bell would be perfect for it. — Sam
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Kristen Bell would be perfect for it. — Sam

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ED HELMS

Ed Helms | Ed Helms needs to host this show. He can handle the live format due to his days on The Daily Show , he's incredibly funny,…
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Ed Helms needs to host this show. He can handle the live format due to his days on The Daily Show, he's incredibly funny, and he's had success both on the big screen and the small screen. If they managed to get a special appearance by Stephen Colbert or Steve Carell, it would make it even better. — escayna

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KELLY CLARKSON

Kelly Clarkson | Kelly Clarkson should host. She's proven her ability to be funny and candid in her interviews, why not try her hand in scripted comedy? —…
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Kelly Clarkson should host. She's proven her ability to be funny and candid in her interviews, why not try her hand in scripted comedy? — Jason

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JOHN CHO

John Cho | John Cho. With FlashForward being a decent hit and his comedy background from Harold and Kumar , I think he would be an amazing host.…
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John Cho. With FlashForward being a decent hit and his comedy background from Harold and Kumar, I think he would be an amazing host. — ggny

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MERYL STREEP

Meryl Streep | Meryl Streep is my first choice. — dpatt
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Meryl Streep is my first choice. — dpatt

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JOHN SLATTERY

John Slattery | John Slattery should host. He is more naturally hilarious than any of the hosts they've had in recent years (including Timberlake). They need to contact…
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John Slattery should host. He is more naturally hilarious than any of the hosts they've had in recent years (including Timberlake). They need to contact his manager and get him on the show soon! — Shelly

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ALYSON HANNIGAN

Alyson Hannigan | Alyson Hannigan! She is one of the most underrated actresses out there! She may, dare I say, beat out Neil Patrick Harris. — Christopher
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Alyson Hannigan! She is one of the most underrated actresses out there! She may, dare I say, beat out Neil Patrick Harris. — Christopher

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