SNL ended its 50th season with intrigue: is anyone leaving the cast?
18 may 2025 в 22:37
The show Saturday Night Live ended its 50th season on a high note, but not without causing some surprise. Scarlett Johansson hosted the episode on May 17, 2025, getting final revenge on Michael Che for his previous sexual joke in the «Weekend Update» about her, which her husband Colin Jost was supposed to deliver at the time. During her monologue, fans noticed that one of the SNL cast members was mentioned as leaving the show. So by the end of the season finale, fans were convinced that it was at least the last episode for one of them. But is it true?
Below, Hollywood Life breaks down what we know so far about the SNL rumors.
The talk of the night was when Scarlett took the «Weekend Update» chair to get back at Michael for the joke he made Colin say earlier in the season.
«Costco took their roast beef sandwich off the menu, but I don’t care, I’ve been eating roast beef every night since my wife gave birth», - Colin said at the time, reading Michael’s joke.
During the finale of the 50th season, Michael invited Scarlett to the table to formally apologize and read out loud the jokes that Colin made him say.
«Before I tell another joke, I want to take this moment to apologize to the person I offended», - Michael began. «The last time we exchanged jokes, I made Colin say inappropriate jokes comparing your vagina to Costco roast beef… I was just expressing my dissatisfaction because I was jealous. I have never seen a human vagina. Notice I said human, because once I spent a summer on a farm».
The segment was lighthearted, and at the end Scarlett and Michael hugged.
During her monologue, Scarlett was joined on stage by several cast members to perform a version of Billy Joel’s «Piano Man», - and in one of the verses, it was mentioned that it was Sarah Sherman’s last episode.
«It's been a great season / and Sarah is leaving / we’ll all miss you next year», - Scarlett sang, to which Sarah replied with a trembling voice, «Wait, what? Did you hear something? What do you mean leaving?»
This moment was a joke. Sarah is not leaving SNL.
At the time of publication, it is unclear who — if anyone — is leaving SNL after the 50th season. But fans noticed that SNL cast member Bowen Yang hugged Sarah at the end of the credits.
Additionally, the season finale touched on the issue of the rumored departure of executive producer Lorne Michaels. Colin jokingly made a few remarks about speculation that he is the favorite to replace Lorne.
«It's the 50th season of SNL, so I want to take a moment to say something to our boss, Lorne Michaels. Lorne, step aside, b*tch! Let me host the show», - Colin said with a smile on «Weekend Update»
Below, Hollywood Life breaks down what we know so far about the SNL rumors.
The talk of the night was when Scarlett took the «Weekend Update» chair to get back at Michael for the joke he made Colin say earlier in the season.
«Costco took their roast beef sandwich off the menu, but I don’t care, I’ve been eating roast beef every night since my wife gave birth», - Colin said at the time, reading Michael’s joke.
During the finale of the 50th season, Michael invited Scarlett to the table to formally apologize and read out loud the jokes that Colin made him say.
«Before I tell another joke, I want to take this moment to apologize to the person I offended», - Michael began. «The last time we exchanged jokes, I made Colin say inappropriate jokes comparing your vagina to Costco roast beef… I was just expressing my dissatisfaction because I was jealous. I have never seen a human vagina. Notice I said human, because once I spent a summer on a farm».
The segment was lighthearted, and at the end Scarlett and Michael hugged.
During her monologue, Scarlett was joined on stage by several cast members to perform a version of Billy Joel’s «Piano Man», - and in one of the verses, it was mentioned that it was Sarah Sherman’s last episode.
«It's been a great season / and Sarah is leaving / we’ll all miss you next year», - Scarlett sang, to which Sarah replied with a trembling voice, «Wait, what? Did you hear something? What do you mean leaving?»
This moment was a joke. Sarah is not leaving SNL.
At the time of publication, it is unclear who — if anyone — is leaving SNL after the 50th season. But fans noticed that SNL cast member Bowen Yang hugged Sarah at the end of the credits.
Additionally, the season finale touched on the issue of the rumored departure of executive producer Lorne Michaels. Colin jokingly made a few remarks about speculation that he is the favorite to replace Lorne.
«It's the 50th season of SNL, so I want to take a moment to say something to our boss, Lorne Michaels. Lorne, step aside, b*tch! Let me host the show», - Colin said with a smile on «Weekend Update»
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