The Saturday Night Live forged goes through a significant shakeup right before season 51 airs on October 4, 2025. Multi function week, multiple stars were reported to be leaving the show, and viewers were particular shocked about one forged member’s departure. So, what’s happening on the NBC sketch comedy series, and who’s leaving SNL?
Below, Hollywood Life has rounded up the SNL forged departures, the fate of the show and more.
Is Saturday Night Live Canceled?
No, SNL has not been canceled and remains to be moving forward with its 51st season this fall.
Who Is Leaving SNL? All of the Solid Departures
The next names are the forged members who’re leaving SNL:
Devon’s departure was the primary to make headlines, and he addressed it in a social media note. In his Instagram statement, the comedian alleged the environment in Studio 8H was “toxic” sometimes.
“Me and the show did three years together, and sometimes, it was really cool,” Devon began in his statement, which was a screenshot of a Text Edit note from a pc. “Sometimes, it was toxic as hell. But we did what we made essentially the most of what it was, even amidst the entire dysfunction. We made a f**ked up lil family.”
Why Are These SNL Solid Members Leaving the Show?
Nobody from NBC nor the previous SNL forged members have confirmed why they left the series. Nevertheless, it’s normal for actors to come back and go since the show introduces latest faces every season. It’s also possible that some forged members were fired, though.
Devon’s Text Edit note was labeled, “wait..did he quit or did he get fired?” however it’s still unclear if he selected to go away SNL or if he was let go.
Emil also addressed his departure from SNL in a press release. The comedian revealed that he was called about his departure, so he can have been released from the show.
“I won’t be returning to SNL next yr,” the comedian announced via Instagram. “It was a gut punch of a call to get, but I’m so grateful for my time there.”
Heidi has not addressed her shocking departure, but multiple outlets reported that she was leaving. The actress was with SNL for eight seasons and have become the longest tenured female forged member.