Saturday Night Live went through a cast shakeup two months ahead of its season 51 premiere, and while some departures are shocking, the NBC sketch comedy series cycles through different comedians every year. So, who’s actually returning for SNL in 2025?
Following SNL50 and the show’s season 50 finale, the show’s longest-running cast member, Kenan Thompson, teased to Page Six that “bittersweet” changes were imminent.
“Especially this year where it feels like there’s maybe, possibly, a lot of change next year,” the Nickelodeon alum said. “You want everyone to stay forever, knowing that people may be making decisions this summer. It’s always like you want your kids to stay young.”
News47.us has the latest updates on who’s in the SNL season 51 cast and who’s leaving.
No, season 51 of SNL will still air on October 4, 2025. The show has not been canceled.
At the time of publication, these names are presumably still part of SNL for its 51st season:
Since multiple cast members have left the show, this list can change at any point before season 51 airs in October 2025.
