As Saturday Night Live approaches its 51st season, the iconic sketch comedy show is undergoing a wave of significant cast departures.

Why It Matters

While changes in SNL 's sizable cast have been a common occurrence over the course of its 50-year history, this year's turnover is one of the largest preseason shake-ups in recent memory, and comes as creator Lorne Michaels acknowledges feeling pressure to reinvent the series.

Which Cast Members Are Leaving 'SNL' This Season?

On the heels of its milestone half-century anniversary earlier this year, A total of four cast members will be absent from SNL 's 51st season.

Heidi Gardner

Gardner joined the show in 2017 and was promoted to the main cast in 2019. She became known for her character Angel, a distressed boxer's girlfriend, and

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