During her appearance as a musical guest on the "Las Culturistas" podcast, Saturday Night Live alum Ana Gasteyer shared a memorable incident involving Sean "Diddy" Combs. Gasteyer, who was on the show from 1996 to 2002, recounted how Diddy made life difficult for the cast and writers when he appeared in May 1998.

Impact of Diddy's Demands

Gasteyer vividly described the chaos that ensued when Diddy "shut down like the whole building." She pointed out that such strict demands were unusual, especially when it came to having a "totally closed set." This demand didn't sit well with some of the show's performers and staff members.For instance, during a writers' room meeting, it was suggested that cast member Will Ferrell, dressed as "Ron" from the "Mango" sketches, break into the "sealed set." And he did just that, marching down the stairs and entering the set. Gasteyer even claimed to have the alleged video from the control room, showing Diddy rapping during rehearsal while Ron walked around looking disoriented.

Reaction and Backing

Diddy did not take kindly to his rehearsal time being crashed. Gasteyer said he was very uncomfortable with the situation. Ferrell, who also appeared on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2002, has previously backed up Gasteyer's story. He recalled how he sprinted out the door when someone suggested Ron should go on stage.Ultimately, Gasteyer argued that Diddy's desire to have full control inside 30 Rock was a sign of his "artifice of that faux importance." She questioned what the real impact would be, stating that Diddy couldn't simply walk into the studio and claim to work there.This incident shed light on the challenges faced by the SNL crew when dealing with high-profile guests and their demands. It also showed how the cast and crew found creative ways to handle such situations and add a touch of humor to the chaos.