Jimmy Fallon's SNL Audition: Secrets & Funny Moments Revealed!

Ever wondered what it takes to land a spot on the legendary "Saturday Night Live"? Jimmy Fallon, the affable host of "The Tonight Show," recently pulled back the curtain on his own nerve-wracking audition process, offering a glimpse into the moment that launched his career.

During a Thursday night desk segment on "The Tonight Show," Jimmy Fallon recounted the pivotal moments of his "SNL" audition. He specifically thanked an individual who, unknowingly, played a significant role in helping him secure his position on the show. The story comes as Fallon gears up to host "SNL 50," the show's 50th-anniversary celebration. Ahead of the milestone, Fallon has been sharing memories and insights from his time on "Saturday Night Live," including posting a video of his "nervous" audition. The clip, filmed in 1998, offers a rare look at the comedian before he became a household name. Fallon reminisced about his second "Saturday Night Live" audition in 1998, emphasizing how prepared he felt. He even made an Instagram post detailing the meticulous preparation he undertook. In fact, hours before his audition, Fallon fueled up with a decidedly '90s concoction: a cheeseburger and a "healthy" banana shake (complete with ice cream and wheat germ!). The surfacing of this audition tape, alongside some of Fallon's earlier modeling pictures, has become a recurring event, popping up every few years to remind fans of his humble beginnings.