Image Credit: Will Heath/NBC Two months before its season 51 premiere, Saturday Night Live lost multiple cast members, including one long-running star. In just one week, the cast departures shocked fans as many wondered why these comedians were leaving SNL. Below, Hollywood Life is breaking down everything we know so far about the reasons behind the SNL cast departures and who's leaving. Is SNL Ending? No, SNL is not ending before its 51st season. The new season premieres on October 4, 2025.