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Story summary
- Season 51 of Saturday Night Live (SNL) premieres on October 4, 2025, with major changes.
- Departures of cast members Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim have sparked viewer outrage.
- Gardner, a member since 2017, is recognized for her memorable sketches.
- SNL introduces five new cast members: Veronika Slowikowska, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Ben Marshall.
- Lorne Michaels aims to "shake things up," amid criticism for lack of transparency regarding cast changes.
