Damon Wayans 'Purposely' Got Himself Fired from SNL After Eddie Murphy’s Advice | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

In this video, Damon Wayans takes us back to his brief yet impactful stint on Saturday Night Live in season 11. He shares how Eddie Murphy’s advice shaped his approach, eventually leading him to take a bold step by sabotaging his own performance to get fired. Hear the full story of how a moment of frustration turned into a career-defining decision, ultimately helping Wayans go from SNL cast member to Hollywood star. Damon Wayans opens up about his short-lived time on Saturday Night Live in the docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, Wayans reveals why he purposely sabotaged his own performance to get fired from the iconic show, following the advice of Eddie Murphy. Despite being let go, Wayans' bold move ended up propelling his career to new heights. Discover how his frustrations with the show’s direction led to a moment that forever changed his career. Watch the full story in this compelling documentary clip! Tags: Damon Wayans, SNL50, SNL, Saturday Night Live, Eddie Murphy, Lorne Michaels, SNL season 11, SNL history, Wayans fired from SNL, Wayans career, stand-up comedy, SNL behind the scenes, SNL sketch ideas, comedy legacy, comedy documentary, SNL cast, breaking the rules, bold career moves, stand-up comedian career, Eddie Murphy advice, Lorne Michaels firing Damon Wayans, career suicide move, comedic risks, Wayans movies, SNL career stories #DamonWayans #SNL50 #SNL #SaturdayNightLive #EddieMurphy #LorneMichaels #WayansCareer #StandUpComedy #ComedyHistory #ComedyDocumentary #BehindTheScenes #CareerMove #SNLSeason11