Saturday Night Live A lot of changes are being made to the cast of Season 51.
Performers Lorne Michaels There will be a ridicule The casting swing Following the 50th season of “Variety Show Milestone”.
“Last season, when we were at the party of the first show, a quarter of the morning, Dana [Carvey, who played Joe Biden] Come to me and say, “I don’t think anyone knows you called me on June 4th [to play Biden]. ‘I hope people come back and become [the 50th season],” Michaels said in an interview with Parker on August 24. Kate [McKinnon] host, Christine [Wiig] and Maya [Rudolph] Come back. That means there is no such destruction [to the cast]or anything that will cancel the focus [the 50th season]. We held the election. ”
Michaels says actor news will be launched soon and confirms James Austin Johnson Will return. the next day, Walker, Devon He is the first actor Announce him to leave. His posts include photos of him behind the scenes, titled “I broke up with the baby.”
SNL Season 51 It will premiere on NBC on Saturday, October 4.
Continue scrolling to see who returns and who is not-because SNL Season 51:
James Austin Johnson – Back
James Austin Johnson
theStewartofny/wire diagramMichaels confirmed to Puck on August 24 that Johnson will continue his Donald Trump Impressions of Season 51. Johnson has not resolved his return.
Devon Walker – Leave

Walker, Devon
Taylor Hill/Movie MagazineWalker announced him SNL Start three seasons later via Instagram August 25. In the slideshow, the comedian offers fans a message titled “Wait… Did he quit or was fired?”
“To me, jobs in this industry feel like a small group of marriages. Some EMs last for a long time if you’re lucky, but most are short-lived,” Walker wrote. “Until they didn’t. That’s the deal.
He continued: “I’ve been doing it with the show for three years and it’s really cool at times. Sometimes it’s toxic to hell. But… we make the most of it and even in all the dysfunctions, we’ve got us in a stumbling way.
Emil Wakim – Leave

Emil Wakim
Taylor Hill/Movie MagazineAfter Walker’s shocking announcement, Wakim shared that he won’t be back on the show after his first season.
“It’s the intuition of a call via Instagram August 27. “I celebrated my friend’s 36th birthday on six flags, took a very exciting walk at Bugs Bunny Park, staring at Daffy Duck Lake, thinking about life.”
Vakim also expressed his gratitude for the experience.
“Every time I scan a building, I think it’s crazy to work there. It’s the most terrifying, exciting and meaningful experience of my life, and I’ll miss it so much, and all the great people who work there make you feel like a home. “I’m so lucky to bring myself there, say what I believe, and I’m excited for the next chapter.” It’s creating more art without compromising. ”
Michael Longfellow – Leave

Michael Longfellow
Taylor Hill/Movie MagazineDeadline Report on August 28, Longfellow was quit SNL Three seasons later. Longfellow did not resolve his departure.
Heidi Garnder – Leave

On August 28, Gardner will Don’t return Eight years later, the series, season 51. Gardner did not immediately comment on the news.

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