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Michael Longfellow, an Arizona native and ASU graduate, is departing "Saturday Night Live" after three seasons.

Longfellow's departure is part of a larger cast and writing shakeup ahead of the show's 51st season.

Longfellow was rumored as a potential replacement for current "Weekend Update" hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che.

"Saturday Night Live" is losing its Arizona connection.

Michael Longfellow is leaving the show after three seasons, as first reported by "Deadline" on Thursday, Aug. 28. It's the latest change before the new season starts; Emil Wakim and Devon Walker also won't be back, along with writers Celeste Yim and Rosebud Baker. It's part of an anticipated shakeup that Lorne Michaels had said in an interview with "Puck" was coming.

Cast changes have

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