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Ego Nwodim — Not Returning
Ego Nwodim has introduced that after seven seasons, she is leaving SNL. She launched in an announcement, “The toughest a part of a fantastic social gathering is understanding when to say goodnight. However after seven unforgettable seasons, I’ve determined to depart SNL. I’m immensely grateful to Lorne for the chance, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for his or her brilliance, help, and friendship. Week after week on that stage taught me greater than I might have ever imagined, and I’ll carry these recollections, and that laughter, with me at all times.”
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Kenan Thompson — Returning
Kenan Thompson, the longest tenured member of SNL, has been confirmed to return for Season 51.
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Michael Che — Returning
Michael Che is confirmed to return for Season 51 of SNL. He’ll proceed internet hosting Weekend Replace, and this marks his eleventh season.
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Colin Jost — Returning
Colin Jost will return for Season 51 of Saturday Night time Stay. Jost first joined the present in 2005 as a author and began going on-camera in 2014 for Weekend Replace.
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Chloe Fineman — Returning
Chloe Fineman is confirmed to return for Season 51 of SNL — this will probably be her sixth season.
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Mikey Day — Returning
Mikey Day will return for Season 51 of Saturday Night time Stay. He joined the present as a author in 2013 and have become a forged member in 2016.
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Sarah Sherman — Returning
Sarah Sherman has been confirmed to return for Season 51 of SNL. She joined the present as a featured member for its forty seventh season in 2021, and he or she turned a reparatory forged member for the forty ninth season in 2023.
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Andrew Dismukes — Returning
Andrew Dismukes is confirmed to return for Season 51 of SNL. Dismukes turned a author for the present in 2017, a featured forged member in 2020 and a repertory forged member in 2022.
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Ashley Padilla — Returning
Ashley Padilla has been confirmed to return for the 51st season of SNL. She joined the present as a featured member final season.
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Jane Wickline — Returning
Jane Wickline has been confirmed for the 51st season of SNL. She joined the present as a featured forged member final season.
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James Austin Johnson — Returning
James Austin Johnson has been confirmed to return for Season 51 of SNL. He joined the present as a featured forged member in 2021 and have become a repertory one in 2023.
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Marcello Hernandez — Returning
Marcello Hernandez confirmed he’s returning for Season 51 of Saturday Night time Stay. He advised HOLA! throughout the US Open that he’s, “Writing and having quite a lot of chats with the writers. It is gonna be an excellent one, I feel.” Regarding the departures and additions, the comic stated, “There’s been quite a lot of adjustments. Let’s examine what occurs.”
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Tommy Brennan — New Forged Member
Comic Tommy Brennan has been added to the forged for Season 51 of SNL. He shared the announcement, writing, “This doesn’t really feel actual, however we’ll see you guys on Saturdays! @nbcsnl.”
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Jeremy Culhane — New Forged Member
Jeremy Culhane has been added to the forged for Season 51 of Saturday Night time Stay. He shared the announcement and wrote, “Holy s– I feel. @nbcsnl.”
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Ben Marshall — New Forged Member
Ben Marshall is confirmed to affix the forged for Season 51 of Saturday Night time Stay. The comic is at present most identified for his position within the Please Do not Destroy franchise.
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Kam Patterson — New Forged Member
Kam Patterson has been added to the SNL Season 51 forged.
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Veronika Slowikowska — New Forged Member
Veronika Slowikowska has been added to the Season 51 forged of Saturday Night time Stay. The comic and actress shared the announcement, writing, “dream come true 🥲 see you Saturdays @nbcsnl.”
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Heidi Gardner — Not Returning
After showing on “Saturday Night time Stay” for eight years, Heidi Gardner is leaving the sketch comedy collection, in keeping with a number of retailers. She has but to handle the experiences. Former “SNL” forged member Punkie Johnson weighed in on Gardner’s exit on Instagram, writing in a remark, “Ahhhhhh Lawd not my Heidi. This probly [sic] the most important shock of this ‘shake up’ Heidi you’re my shining star… You had a fantastic run and I like every little thing about you. CONGRATULATIONS HEIDI… YOU ARE AN SNL LEGEND FOR LIFE… See you outdoors.”
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Emil Wakim — Not Returning
Emil Wakim introduced on Instagram that he could be leaving “SNL” after only one season, alluding that his departure was not his choice. “i gained’t be returning to snl subsequent 12 months. it was a intestine punch of a name to get however i am so grateful for my time there,” Wakim wrote partly, saying that he was at Six Flags when he acquired the information. “each time i scanned into the constructing i might assume how insane it’s to get to work there. it was essentially the most terrifying, thrilling, and rewarding expertise of my life and i’ll miss it dearly and all of the sensible those who work there that made it really feel like a house. thank u to lorne for taking an opportunity on me and altering my life.” He continued, “i used to be so fortunate to convey a few of myself in there and say issues i believed in and that i’m excited for no matter chapter comes subsequent. right here’s to creating extra artwork with out compromise.” Punkie Johnson additionally reacted to Wakim’s departure on Instagram, writing in a remark, “You lovely man… it is a shocker to us all I am certain. We must always stand on the doorways of 30 Rock and act a idiot for you… Maintain your head up child… Let’s play outdoors.. it has been enjoyable.”
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Michael Longfellow — Not Returning
Michael Longfellow revealed on Instagram that he wouldn’t be coming again for a fourth season at “SNL.” Like Wakim, Longfellow steered that he was let go. “Is not going to be returning for a 4th season at SNL. Want I used to be however, so it goes,” he wrote. “It was the perfect three years of my life thus far. I really feel nothing however gratitude for the expertise and everybody there. Lorne, you gave me the best job on this planet and adjusted my life. You even put my mother on TV. Thanks doesnt start to cowl it, however thanks. I am going to miss all of it, however I am going to miss the chums I made and seeing them on a regular basis essentially the most.” He added, “Excited for the long run and issues to come back. In case you take something away from my time on SNL let or not it’s that smoking you makes you skinny and in style, Jesus was Chinese language, and if a tortoise ever offers you hassle simply kill him powerful man. You wont.” Punkie Johnson additionally shared her ideas on Longfellow’s exit in an Instagram remark, writing, “wtf is going on… That is just like the departed… My horny good-looking work husband… I really like you a lot…I am going to name you… Welcome again outdoors child…. I am going to see you out right here quickly.”
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Devon Walker — Not Returning
Devon Walker was the primary forged member to announce his exit. He appeared on the sketch comedy present for 3 seasons, having simply been bumped up from characteristic participant to the repertory forged forward of the fiftieth season. “me and child broke up ❤️,” Walker captioned an Instagram publish. Within the slideshow, he provided just a little extra data in a “observe” graphic titled, “wait..did he give up or did he get fired?” He wrote within the message, “To me, jobs on this business really feel like a bunch of little marriages. A few of em final for a very long time if we’re fortunate, however most of them are fleeting. Everlasting till they’re not. That’s the deal. You understand what it’s it if you join.” Walker added, “Me and the present did three years collectively, and generally it was actually cool. Generally it was poisonous as hell. However we did what we made essentially the most of what it was, even amidst all the dysfunction. We made a f–ked up lil household.” Punkie Johnson reacted to Walker’s exit as nicely, writing, “Welcome again Dev. It’s enjoyable outdoors child… love u.” In the meantime, Walker later addressed the fan response to his exit. Alongside a publish on X that featured a photograph of himself and Longfellow that learn “ohh my boys … i want you nothing however the perfect,” Walker quipped, “yall performing like we died lol we simply getting totally different jobs.”
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James Austin Johnson — Returning
Throughout an interview with Puck Information, Lorne Michaels confirmed that James Austin Johnson — who’s portrayed Donald Trump for the previous 4 seasons on “SNL” — could be coming again for Season 51. Johnson, himself, has but to remark.
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