SNL Season 51 New Cast Members: Full List of Stars Joining the Iconic Sketch Comedy Show

Saturday Night Live (SNL) is back for its 51st season, and NBC’s iconic sketch comedy show is welcoming a fresh lineup of talent. As some beloved cast members say goodbye, five new comedians are stepping into the spotlight, bringing new energy, diverse experience, and viral comedic styles to Studio 8H.

SNL Season 51 New Cast Members

According to Variety, Ben Marshall, previously part of the writing trio ‘Please Don’t Destroy’, has been promoted to featured cast after four seasons behind the scenes.

• Veronika Slowikowska – Known for her viral Instagram sketches, she has also acted in Netflix’s ‘Tires’ and FX’s ‘What We Do in the Shadows’.
• Jeremy Culhane – A regular on ‘Dropout TV’ and a stand-up comic from Los Angeles’ Upright Citizens Brigade.
• Kam Patterson – A stand-up comedian often heard on Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘Kill Tony’ podcast. He’s also appearing in Kevin Hart’s upcoming Netflix film ‘72 Hours.’
• Tommy Brennan – A rising name in comedy, Brennan was recognised as a 2023 ‘Just for Laughs New Face of Comedy’ and has appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’.

 

 

 

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SNL Cast Members Say Farewell

As new talent joins, SNL also sees the exit of four cast members. Per NBC and Variety reports, Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and Emil Wakim will not return for Season 51.

Heidi Gardner, a fan favourite since 2017, is leaving after eight seasons. She became known for characters like ‘Angel, every boxer’s girlfriend’, and ‘Bailey Gismert’, the awkward teen film critic. Gardner now stars in Apple TV+’s ‘Shrinking’.

Devon Walker, who joined in 2021, brought to life characters like Frank Ocean and Shannon Sharpe. In a farewell message on social media, he described his SNL journey as ‘sometimes really cool’ and at other times ‘toxic as hell’.

Michael Longfellow, who made an impact on Weekend Update, said, “These were the best three years of my life so far.”

Emil Wakim, a recent addition who joined the show last season, shared that leaving felt like ‘a gut punch of a call’, but he remained grateful for the experience.

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The new cast additions suggest that SNL is leaning into a fresh era of comedy that blends internet fame with stage-honed talent. With viral sketch artists, stand-up comedians, and improv performers in the mix, Season 51 promises both innovation and laughs.

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