Bowen Yang is done at “Saturday Night Live,” The Post has confirmed. The 35-year-old comedian, who joined the Lorne Michaels-created show for Season 45 in 2019, will be departing the long-running program after Saturday night’s episode. “It’s his choice. People have no idea what is really going on,” an insider told The Post on Friday. … Read more
Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim are in their feelings after their shock exits from “Saturday Night Live.” The former co-stars had an emotional reunion as they talked about their friendship on Tuesday’s episode of Nwodim’s podcast, “Thanks Dad With Ego Nwodim.” “Getting to spend seven years of my time on ‘SNL’ with you [was] one … Read more
The show must go on. Heidi Gardner has landed her first role since her sudden and surprising exit from “Saturday Night Live” in August, and the project is being produced by none other than her old boss, Lorne Michaels. The “Shrinking” star, 42, is set to join other A-list comics in Broadway’s “All Out: Comedy About … Read more
Heidi Gardner, a die-hard Chiefs fan, was in disbelief when Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a 99-yard pick-six, resulting in a 21-14 Jaguars lead in their “Monday Night Football” matchup. During an appearance on ESPN’s “ManningCast,” the “Saturday Night Live” comedian — whose contract was not renewed for Season 51 — didn’t sugarcoat her heartbreak … Read more
Bowen Yang is “Saturday Night Live”‘s biggest breakout star in years. But after six seasons on the NBC show — playing everything from the Titanic’s iceberg to baby hippo Moo Deng — and a successful movie career, Yang was ready to leave, multiple sources told The Post. By the time the curtain came down on the … Read more
Bowen Yang is addressing Heidi Gardner’s surprising exit from “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian broke his silence on Gardner’s sudden departure during an episode of his “Las Culturistas” podcast released Wednesday, Sept. 10. “You are one of the greats,” Yang, 34, said of his former “SNL” co-star. “You will go down in history.” “SNL” star Bowen Yang … Read more
Studio 8H is ready for new laughs. Ahead of the Season 51 premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” a slew of cast members have departed the sketch comedy series. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, and Heidi Gardner are not returning to the late-night show. “Saturday Night Live” Studio 8H. TheShopAtNBC/X However, as the show gears … Read more
This is no laughing matter. Heidi Gardner’s contract with “Saturday Night Live” was not renewed for Season 51, an insider exclusively tells The Post. “It’s time for a new cast,” the insider said. The Post has reached out to Gardner’s rep and “SNL” for comment. Heidi Gardner on “Weekend Update” with Colin Jost and Michael … Read more
Dana Carvey is spilling the tea about the brutal “Saturday Night Live” cast shakeup. The comedian, 70, shared intel about Heidi Gardner’s exit from the NBC show on Wednesday’s episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast with David Spade. “From what I know as of this recording, that it was not her idea to … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” star Devon Walker has opened up about his sudden exit from the show after only three seasons. The comedian, who called the popular sketch comedy “toxic as hell” upon announcing his departure last week, discussed why the series “doesn’t need to be that way” during an interview with Variety published Wednesday, Sept. … Read more
At least one “Saturday Night Live” star seems to be sticking around for Season 51. After former “SNL” cast member Michael Longfellow took to Instagram on Thursday, Aug. 28, to confirm his exit from the hit sketch comedy show, Chloe Fineman commented to bid him farewell. However, the comedian also appeared to confirm that she … Read more
Devon Walker knows his departure from “Saturday Night Live” is no laughing matter. But the comedian, 34, also wants fans to understand it’s nothing to fret over. Ahead of the sketch comedy show’s 51st season, it’s been revealed that four cast members won’t be returning — and there’s likely more to come. Devon Walker plays NYC … Read more
Heidi Gardner is leaving “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian, 42, is the latest cast member to exit the show ahead of Season 51, The Post can confirm. Caro Scarimbolo/NBC via Getty Images Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock The news of her exit was first reported by Variety on Thursday. Gardner was the longest-tenured current female cast member last … Read more
The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” had tons of election-related jokes, including a bit about celebrities who have endorsed either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the race. During the “Weekend Update” segment, Heidi Gardner impersonated Reba McEntire as she joined Colin Jost at the table, and avoided naming which candidate she’s supporting. “Well … Read more
Hot or not: Joy Behar edition. “The View” co-host and comedian provided her unfiltered opinion on a woman’s viral TikTok claiming “hot women” are never hired on “Saturday Night Live.” “First of all, it’s a comedy show, not a beauty pageant,” Behar, 81, said Thursday. “It’s not for men to ogle the women trying to … Read more
Live from New York, no “hot” women? A woman on TikTok is going viral for claiming that “Saturday Night Live” has “never” hired a “hot” woman in its nearly 50-year run — and some of the show’s female cast members have hilarious reactions. “Am I the only person who’s ever noticed that ‘SNL’ has never hired a, … Read more
And that’s the gospel truth. “Saturday Night Live” pulled no punches last night when the comedy show took aim at former president Donald Trump and the $60 bibles he has been selling mere hours before the Easter holiday. During the program’s cold open, “SNL” gave a brief nod to the biblical story of how Jesus … Read more
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Miles Teller and Kenan Thompson in SNL’s “Charmin Bears” Screenshot: Saturday Night Live/NBCUniversal Saturday Night Live has a masterful knack for making headlines for any reason other than producing good sketches, and last weekend’s Miles Teller-led premiere was no exception. This time, the problem stems from a skit that plays on the lovable Charmin bears, … Read more