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The Cast Continuity on ‘SNL’s Weekend Update Is Shockingly Divisive

Lorne Michaels’ anxiously awaited Saturday Night Live cast shake-up was more of a light wiggle, and a surprisingly ...

“SNL” cast shakeup: Here's who's leaving, who's staying, and who's new for season 51

The only cast member Michaels himself confirmed as returning to Studio 8H is James Austin Johnson, who will continue ...

‘SNL’ Cast Shake-Up Complete: Michael Che, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman, Mikey Day, Kenan Thompson & Bowen Yang All Returning

Saturday Night Live is ready for Season 51. Deadline understands that the cast shake-up, which saw four people including Heidi Gardner exit and five people including Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben ...
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SNL’s first out trans writer is leaving the show

Celeste Yim, the first out nonbinary and trans writer for Saturday Night Live, announced they’re departing the show after ...

‘SNL’ Bloodbath? Hardly. Lorne Michaels’ Annual Cast Exits Occur as Regularly as ‘Weekend Update’

At “Saturday Night Live,” there’s drama before you get to the comedy. Every year at about this time, credulous observers of the venerable late-night NBC showcase get flustered by a series of cast ...

‘SNL’ Finalizes Season 51 Cast: Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman and More Return; Colin Jost and Michael Che Back for ‘Weekend Update’

After a handful of departures and arrivals, “Saturday Night Live” has finalized its Season 51 cast, Variety has learned.

Scarlett Johansson confirms Colin Jost is returning to SNL 'Weekend Update': 'He's going back to work' (exclusive)

Amid a flood of 'Saturday Night Live' cast changes, Scarlett Johansson confirms hubby and longtime 'Weekend Update' anchor ...