SNL Season 51 Shake-Up: Stars React to Major Cast Exits Ahead of October Premiere
SNL Season 51 Shake-Up: Stars React to Major Cast Exits Ahead of October Premiere
In a significant shake-up for Saturday Night Live, four cast members — Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim — have confirmed their departures from the iconic NBC sketch comedy series, just weeks before the Season 51 premiere on October 4. The news, which broke last week, has prompted a wave of reactions from current and former SNL stars.
Michael Longfellow, exiting after three seasons, received heartfelt goodbyes on social media from fellow cast members Bowen Yang and Marcello Hernández, among others. Yang humorously referenced one of Longfellow’s Weekend Update bits, while Hernández offered a personal farewell. Devon Walker, also leaving after three seasons, saw Chloe Fineman and Heidi Gardner express their goodbyes. Emil Wakim, departing after a single season, shared that his exit was not by choice, drawing support from former castmate Punkie Johnson. Heidi Gardner, an eight-season veteran, has yet to publicly comment on her departure.
This mass exodus marks the most significant cast change since 2022, setting the stage for a highly anticipated, and potentially very different, Season 51.
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