Saturday Night Live’s longtime producer, Lorne Michaels, has acknowledged ongoing cast changes and the difficulty of seeing people leave. While details surrounding these departures remain limited, Michaels’ remarks highlight the emotional toll experienced by the show’s veterans. Audiences now wonder what’s next for the iconic series.

Saturday Night Live is entering Season 51 with a major cast transformation on the horizon. Lorne Michaels, the iconic showrunner, has confirmed that these upcoming shake-ups will follow a milestone 50th anniversary season that kept its core lineup intact.