Deadline speaks to a half-dozen insiders about the latest hirings and firings ahead of Season 51 of SNL and what it means for the show.

There’s no new episode of “Saturday Night Live” on tonight, Saturday, Sept. 13. Season 51 of “SNL” premieres on Saturday, Oct. 4. The host and musical guest for the premiere have not been announced yet, although some fans have speculated that Taylor Swift might appear on the season premiere.

Saturday Night Live” season 51 will kick off with hosts Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter amid major cast exodus.

The new season premiers on Oct. 4 and will feature Bad Bunny as host for the second time, accompanied by Doja Cat as the musical guest.

From details about the new cast to how to secure tickets to watch the show live, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming season of “SNL.”

Ben Marshall of "Please Don't Destroy" will join the cast alongside comedians Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska. Here's what to know about them.

Nwodim is one of five people exiting “SNL ” before its new season, joining Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker and Emil Wakim. Five new cast members, including Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska, will join the series.

With "Saturday Night Live’s" return just weeks away on the 2025 TV schedule, the buzz around the new season is only getting louder. While fans are keeping an eye on the upcoming "SNL" hosts and musical guests,