After a busy offseason, Saturday Night Live has set its Season 51 roster.
According to Variety, Colin Jost and Michael Che will continue their 12th season together behind the "Weekend Update" desk, stabilizing a core format amid broader cast turnover. Here's everything else you need to know.
Season 51 of Saturday Night Live premieres October 4, 2025 on NBC (Peacock availability per network distribution).
Who's returning from the 'SNL' cast?
Returning cast members include Kenan Thompson (now at 23 seasons), Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman, Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Marcello Hernández, Andrew Dismukes, James Austin Johnson — plus second-years Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline
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New featured players include Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
Who's leaving the 'SNL' cast?
As previously reported, past cast members who will be departing include Heidi Gardner (after eight seasons), Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and Emil Wakim.
What to expect from 'SNL' Season 51
With Season 51 leaning on a stable "Weekend Update" desk — as well as giving five newcomers runway to define the year’s breakout impressions and digital shorts — SNL will certainly strike a balance between familiarity and discovery. Only time will tell if it pays off.
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