Emil Wakim (left) with anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on the April 12 episode. Will Heath/NBC Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Saturday Night Live castmember Emil Wakim is leaving after one season. Wakim, who joined the storied NBC late-night sketch series in 2024 for the milestone 50th season, announced the news on social media Wednesday, explaining that it wasn't his choice to exit.