Who will return to SNL in 2025? After shocking departures, find out the latest updates!
29 august 2025 в 18:13
The show Saturday Night Live underwent changes in its cast two months before the premiere of its 51st season, and although some departures were shocking, the NBC sitcom show cyclically changes comedians every year. So who will return to SNL in 2025?
After SNL50 and the conclusion of the 50th season of the show, the longest-running participant of the show, Kenan Thompson, hinted to Page Six that «bittersweet» changes are inevitable.
«Especially this year, when it seems like there might be a lot of changes next year», - said the Nickelodeon alum. «You want everyone to stay forever, knowing that people can make decisions this summer. You always want your kids to stay young».
Hollywood Life reports on the latest updates in the cast of SNL season 51 and who is leaving.
No, the 51st season of SNL will still premiere on October 4, 2025. The show has not been canceled.
At the time of publication, these names are still presumably part of SNL for its 51st season:
As several members have left the show, this list may change before the premiere of the 51st season in October 2025.
The following members are leaving SNL before the 51st season:
Heidi has not commented on her shocking departure from SNL at the time of publication. Her departure occurred eight years after her debut, and the actress became the longest-serving woman on the show.
It is unclear who was fired and who left voluntarily, but Devon and Emil clearly hinted that they were fired from SNL.
Devon was the first to comment on his departure, posting a screenshot from a note in Text Edit on his Instagram page in August 2025.
«I and the show spent three years together, and sometimes it was really cool», - Devon wrote in his statement. «Sometimes it was toxic. But we did our best, even in all the dysfunction. We created a messed up little family».
At the beginning of Devon’s note, it said, «wait. Did he leave on his own or was he fired?»
As for Emil, the comedian also confirmed his departure via Instagram, implying that he was fired after a phone call.
«I will not be returning to SNL next year», - Emil confirmed via Instagram at the end of August 2025. «It was a gut punch, but I am so grateful for my time there»
After SNL50 and the conclusion of the 50th season of the show, the longest-running participant of the show, Kenan Thompson, hinted to Page Six that «bittersweet» changes are inevitable.
«Especially this year, when it seems like there might be a lot of changes next year», - said the Nickelodeon alum. «You want everyone to stay forever, knowing that people can make decisions this summer. You always want your kids to stay young».
Hollywood Life reports on the latest updates in the cast of SNL season 51 and who is leaving.
No, the 51st season of SNL will still premiere on October 4, 2025. The show has not been canceled.
At the time of publication, these names are still presumably part of SNL for its 51st season:
As several members have left the show, this list may change before the premiere of the 51st season in October 2025.
The following members are leaving SNL before the 51st season:
Heidi has not commented on her shocking departure from SNL at the time of publication. Her departure occurred eight years after her debut, and the actress became the longest-serving woman on the show.
It is unclear who was fired and who left voluntarily, but Devon and Emil clearly hinted that they were fired from SNL.
Devon was the first to comment on his departure, posting a screenshot from a note in Text Edit on his Instagram page in August 2025.
«I and the show spent three years together, and sometimes it was really cool», - Devon wrote in his statement. «Sometimes it was toxic. But we did our best, even in all the dysfunction. We created a messed up little family».
At the beginning of Devon’s note, it said, «wait. Did he leave on his own or was he fired?»
As for Emil, the comedian also confirmed his departure via Instagram, implying that he was fired after a phone call.
«I will not be returning to SNL next year», - Emil confirmed via Instagram at the end of August 2025. «It was a gut punch, but I am so grateful for my time there»
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