Shakeups in the Saturday Night Live cast continue to trickle out as Emil Wakim, who joined the series for its 50th season last year, won’t be returning for Season 51.

Wakim revealed he was one-and-done at the long-running, late-night show in a statement posted on social media Wednesday. “I won’t be returning to SNL next year. It was a gut punch of a call to get but i’m so grateful for my time there,” Wakim wrote, adding he learned of his dismissal while celebrating a friend’s birthday at a Six Flags amusement park.

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“Every time I scanned into the building I would think how insane it is to get to work there. It was the most terrifying, thrilling, and rewarding experience of my life and I will miss it dearly and al

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