Michael Longfellow, a cast member of SNL since 2022, was unexpectedly fired before Season 51, learning about his departure from his agent at an airport, amid broader cast shake-ups; he expressed gratitude for his time on the show and is looking forward to the future.
Following a series of cast departures from Saturday Night Live, Chloe Fineman appears to confirm her return to the show, making her the first cast member to do so amid a chaotic week of shakeups and fan reactions.
Saturday Night Live is preparing for its 51st season with a cast shakeup, as several actors including Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim are departing. Current cast members like Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, and Marcello Hernández have shared their reactions on social media, expressing support and congratulations for the departing cast members.
Several key cast members of Saturday Night Live, including Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, and writer Celeste Yim, are leaving the show ahead of its 51st season, with new hires and changes expected. Gardner, Longfellow, and others announced their departures on social media, marking a significant cast shake-up after the show's milestone 50th season.
Michael Longfellow, a regular on Saturday Night Live and a potential future host for Weekend Update, has left the show after three seasons, in a move that surprises many, as the show prepares for significant cast changes in its 51st season.
Michael Longfellow has left 'Saturday Night Live' after three seasons, despite recent screen-testing as a 'Weekend Update' host, amidst a series of cast and writer departures ahead of Season 51. Longfellow, known for his sardonic humor on the show, is also a stand-up comedian and appeared in 'Good Burger 2'. The show is set to return on October 4.