The cast of 'Saturday Night Live' Season 51 includes both fresh and familiar faces, while some 'SNL' veterans have departed from the show.

The changes in the weeks leading up to season 51 are part of a well-established pattern in the show's long history.

So far, only one cast member, James Austin Johnson, has been confirmed for Season 51. Everyone else, including fan favorites like Mikey Day and Sarah Sherman and longtime stars, like Kenan Thompson, ...

With so many episodes under her belt, Gardner was the longest tenured female cast member on the show, joining back in 2017. Her exit came following the announcements of Devon Walker, Michael ...