Overview

• Walker confirmed his departure on Instagram after three seasons, calling parts of the workplace "toxic as hell."
• He joined the show in 2022 as a featured player and was promoted to the repertory cast for the 50th season.
• His note, jokingly titled "wait..did he quit or did he get fired?", did not specify whether the exit was his choice.
• He said he plans to travel to Japan and then pursue acting roles, aiming for a prestige drama.
• The announcement follows writer Celeste Yim's exit as Lorne Michaels signals a broader cast refresh, with James Austin Johnson set to continue portraying Donald Trump.