There has been considerable discussion about season 51 of “Saturday Night Live.” This degree of conversation is the case because several fan-favorite cast members were either fired or decided to leave the show. Now that new stars for the show have been announced, it appears the cast has been finalized.
According to Variety, Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, and Ego Nwodim will each return to the long-running NBC series. The same is true for Kenan Thompson, who is entering his 23rd season on “Saturday Night Live.”
That’s not all, the famed Weekend Update segment will retain Colin Jost and Michael Che. This is despite previous reports to the contrary. This is their 12th season covering the segment. The season will also include returners Sarah Sherman, Mikey Day, Marcello Hernández, Andrew Dismukes, and James Austin Johnson.
NBC Previously Announced the Additions for ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51
Following a swarm of exits from “Saturday Night Live” ahead of season 51, many fans were wondering who would be added to the cast. They received their answer on September 2 when the newcomers were confirmed for the show.
According to PEOPLE, they include actress and comedian Veronika Slowikowska, comedian Kam Patterson, and Ben Marshall from “Please Don’t Destroy.” Tommy Brennan and Jeremy Culhane will round out the newbies.
Regarding the exits, both Devon Walker and Emil Wakim were the first to announce their exits from the series in August. Then came announcements from Michael Longfellow and Heidi Gardner later that month.
Longfellow wrote on Instagram, “Will not be returning for a 4th season at SNL. Wish I was, but so it goes. It was the best three years of my life so far. I feel nothing but gratitude for the experience and everyone there.”
Later, John Higgins announced that he would not be returning to “Saturday Night Live” for season 51. He will now focus on his acting career. It’s also important to note that some writers are leaving the beloved series. They include Celeste Yim and Rosebud Baker.”
What to Know About SNL 51
Over 50 years in, and “Saturday Night Live” is still one of NBC’s highest-rated shows. As a result, there is considerable excitement for it to return. According to the network, the show returns for season 51 on October 4.
Naturally, it’s unclear who they’ll book to host the show or what musical acts will appear on the series at this time.
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