SNL Cast Shake-Up: Molly Kearney and Punkie Johnson Depart

The departures come as the show prepares for its milestone 50th season, leaving fans curious about new additions to the cast.

Molly Kearney, SNL's first non-binary cast member, announced their exit after two seasons.
Punkie Johnson, the show's first out Black female queer cast member, also confirmed her departure after four seasons.
Both comedians expressed gratitude for their time on the show and have no hard feelings towards the SNL team.
Kearney and Johnson made their announcements via Instagram, sharing heartfelt messages and behind-the-scenes photos.
Maya Rudolph is set to return to SNL to reprise her role as Kamala Harris in the upcoming season.