The Diplomat has been renewed for a fourth season on Netflix, with some cast members exiting and others expected to return, although the release date has not yet been announced.
Chloe Fineman described the recent cast shakeup at SNL as 'pretty wild' and still processing the changes, which include the departure of several cast members and the addition of new, younger talent for season 51. She expressed excitement about parodying political figures and the show's evolving cast dynamics.
Heidi Gardner's contract with Saturday Night Live was not renewed after eight seasons, with reports indicating it was a decision by the show's producers rather than her choice, amidst a broader cast shakeup for Season 51.
Dana Carvey revealed on his podcast that Heidi Gardner's departure from 'SNL' was not her idea, surprising many given her long tenure, as she is not returning for Season 51 amid a cast shakeup. Other cast members are also leaving, with new faces joining the show.
Rumors suggest TikTok star Veronika Slowikowska may join Saturday Night Live's cast for its 51st season amid a planned cast shakeup announced by producer Lorne Michaels, with speculation fueled by her recent podcast appearance and the show's history of TikTok-to-SNL transitions.
Lorne Michaels teases a significant cast shakeup and reinvention for SNL51, with final decisions on cast and format expected soon, amid ongoing changes in the TV landscape and Michaels's expanded responsibilities.
Chicago Fire Season 14 premieres on October 1 with significant cast changes, including new cast members, exits of some stars, and a limited return of a longtime favorite, as the show continues to follow the lives of firefighters at Firehouse 51.
Sanya Richards-Ross is leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta after two seasons, amid a cast shakeup that also sees Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton exiting the franchise. Porsha Williams is set to return for Season 16, following her recent marriage to Simon Guobadia, although they are now reportedly divorcing. Other Season 15 stars' return to the show remains unconfirmed.
Sanya Richards-Ross is leaving "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" after two seasons, amid a cast shakeup that also sees Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton exiting the franchise. Porsha Williams, a fan-favorite housewife, has confirmed her return to the show, while her recent announcement of divorce from Simon Guobadia has sparked interest in her upcoming storyline. The future of other Season 15 stars, including Kenya Moore, Shereé Whitfield, and Drew Sidora, remains unconfirmed.
Netflix has announced that the third season of "Bridgerton" will be released in two parts in 2024, with the first four episodes premiering on May 16 and the final four episodes on June 13. The season will focus on Penelope Featherington's search for a husband while maintaining her secret identity as Lady Whistledown. However, there has been a major cast shakeup, with one major character leaving the show and one star from previous seasons being replaced. Several stars from the first two seasons will be returning.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is reportedly heading for a major cast shakeup or possible reboot for its upcoming season 16. While no decisions have been made yet, the current cast members were informed of an impending change before filming the reunion. The network is said to be considering a reboot similar to what happened with the New York franchise, or potentially moving forward with only a few of the current stars. The cast is uncertain about their future, but the network is listening to fans' desire for a change. The season 15 reunion will air in two parts on September 3 and 10.