Who is Leaving SNL? Which SNL Cast Members are Leaving in 2024?
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Updated Aug 07, 2024
Who is Leaving SNL?
Two history-making cast members are leaving "Saturday Night Live." Punkie Johnson, who was the first out Black queer woman on the show, is leaving after four seasons.
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Molly Kearney, SNL's first nonbinary cast member, is also departing after two seasons. Johnson shared her departure at a stand-up comedy show and confirmed it on Instagram, saying there were no hard feelings. Kearney announced their exit with an Instagram post, expressing gratitude for their time on the show and the opportunity to work with talented writers and cast members.
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Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is a popular American TV show that airs late at night on NBC and streams on Peacock. Created by Lorne Michaels, it began on October 11, 1975, with George Carlin as the first host. The show features comedy sketches that often make fun of current events and politics, with a different celebrity host each episode.
It starts with a cold open sketch and ends with the famous line, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" The show has had several showrunners over the years, with Michaels returning in 1985. SNL is filmed in Studio 8H at NBC's Rockefeller Plaza and has aired 968 episodes. It has won many awards, including 84 Primetime Emmy Awards, and has inspired similar shows in other countries.
SNL Cast Members
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has had 164 cast members throughout its run. Initially, the cast was known as the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players." Sid Caesar is the only person honored as an honorary cast member; he received a plaque during the goodnights of his hosting appearance in 1983.
2023–24 Season Cast
Repertory Players:
- Michael Che (joined 2014)
- Mikey Day (joined 2016)
- Andrew Dismukes (joined 2020)
- Chloe Fineman (joined 2019)
- Heidi Gardner (joined 2017)
- James Austin Johnson (joined 2021)
- Colin Jost (joined 2014)
- Ego Nwodim (joined 2018)
- Sarah Sherman (joined 2021)
- Kenan Thompson (joined 2003)
- Bowen Yang (joined 2019)
Featured Players:
- Marcello Hernandez (joined 2022)
- Michael Longfellow (joined 2022)
- Chloe Troast (joined 2023)
- Devon Walker (joined 2022)
SNL Overview
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Specifications |
Details |
|---|---|
| Show Name | Saturday Night Live |
| Genre | Stand-up comedy, Satire, Political satire, Variety show, Sketch comedy |
| Created by | Lorne Michaels |
| Announcer | Don Pardo, Mel Brandt, Bill Hanrahan, Darrell Hammond |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| No. of Seasons | 49 |
| Production Locations | Studio 8H, NBC Studios, New York City |
| Running Time | 93 minutes (with commercials) |
| Production Company | Broadway Video (1981–present) |
| Network | NBC, Peacock |
| Release | October 11, 1975 – present |
Where to Watch SNL?
You can watch "Saturday Night Live" on NBC at 11:30 PM Eastern/10:30 PM Central on Saturdays. It is also available the next day on Peacock.
Which SNL Cast Members are Leaving in 2024?
In 2024, Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney are leaving "Saturday Night Live." Punkie Johnson was the first out Black queer woman on the show, and Molly Kearney was SNL's first nonbinary cast member.
