The SNL stars not returning for Season 51 include Heidi Gardner (after eight seasons), Michal Longfellow (after three seasons), Devon Walker (after three seasons), Emil Wakim (after one season), and John Higgins, who was part of the Please Don’t Destroy troupe that joined the late-night show in 2021.

"SNL" has set its finalized Season 51 cast list, which includes established "Saturday Night Live" stars Bowen Yang and Colin Jost.

After a blockbuster 50th season of "Saturday Night Live," five new cast members will join the sketch series, which comes on the heels of several departures.

Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter will host the first three episodes of "Saturday Night Live" Season 51, with Carpenter slated to also perform.

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,

Sabrina Carpenter is locked in to make her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, and she says the show has no idea what's coming for it. The singer was announced as one of SNL‘s next guest stars on Thursday (Sept.