He has not signed a contract for his 23rd season and expressed uncertainty about the future, saying, “You just never know what the future holds.”
Scarlett Johansson joked about Sarah Sherman leaving the show, and Colin Jost joked about wanting Lorne Michaels’ job during the Season 50 finale.
Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, who have been on the show for eight and nine seasons, respectively, are among the rumored cast members to leave.
SNL’s Season 50 celebrations included various events like SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and documentaries honoring the show’s history and talent.