Overview

• The new writers are Jack Bensinger, Jo Sunday, Maddie Wiener, Rachel Pegram, Claire McFadden, Maxwell Gay, and Tucker Flodman.
• Writer Auguste White has departed, joining earlier exits from Steven Castillo, Rosebud Baker, Celeste Yim, and Please Don’t Destroy’s John Higgins.
• The additions come from established comedy pipelines including Just for Laughs, The Tonight Show, Second City, and The Harvard Lampoon.
• Lorne Michaels characterized the broader turnover as intentional rejuvenation, saying, “Change is good.”
• Variety reports Season 51 begins Oct. 4 with Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat as musical guest, with Amy Poehler slated to host Oct. 11.