One alum has won an Oscar. Another has a Grammy. Several have acquired Emmys and Tonys — and they all have been featured players in only a single season of Lorne Michaels' long-running sketch comedy series.

"I've always gone by the instinct of, do I have more to do? And I feel like I do," Yang said of the upcoming season 51. "Even [ SNL boss] Lorne [Michaels] and I talked about it, and Lorne was like, 'You have more to do.'"

Bowen Yang is speaking out about the wave of departures from "SNL," including longtime cast member Heidi Gardner.

Longtime castmember Heidi Gardner is leaving, alongside Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker, while the 'Please Don't Destroy' videos will also come to an end.

Other stars set to return include Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Marcello Hernández, Andrew Dismukes and James Austin Johnson, as well as Season 50 newcomers Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline. Variety was the first to report the news.

"Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Fineman is still processing the sketch show's recent cast shake-up, calling it "pretty wild" and "shocking."

Fans of Saturday Night Live are in shock after the announcement that Ego Nwodim will not be returning for the show’s 51st season, which starts on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The comedian and actress confirmed her departure after seven years on the sketch series, leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters and fan-favorite performances.

Frankie Muniz appeared on the 'Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis' on Sept. 7, where he opened up about his dream to work with Amanda Bynes when he was in his early teens. When he found out he was going to meet her at the 2000 Kids' Choice Awards,