There'll be some changes made at SNL this season

[BuffaloKyle]

Surprise departure as Lorne had announced the cast had been set for season 51. Ego Nwodim is leaving the show. That will mean there will not be a black female cast member now.

“SNL” shocker: Ego Nwodim announces she's 'decided to leave' after 7 seasons

 

 

 

[BuffaloKyle]

The first batch of hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live season 51 has been announced! For the premiere episode on Oct. 4, Bad Bunny is serving as host, with Doja Cat acting as the musical guest.

The following week on Oct. 11, the episode will be hosted by SNL alum Amy Poehler with musical guest Role Model.

And on Oct. 18, Sabrina Carpenter is pulling double duty as both host and musical guest.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/snl-season-51-announced-its-first-batch-of-hosts-and-musical-guests/ar-AA1LqFM0?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=68cc8216750744b28c17d1d6996783f1&ei=7

 

[samhexum]

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[+ MikeThomas]

On 9/18/2025 at 5:07 PM, BuffaloKyle said:

The first batch of hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live season 51 has been announced! For the premiere episode on Oct. 4, Bad Bunny is serving as host, with Doja Cat acting as the musical guest.

The following week on Oct. 11, the episode will be hosted by SNL alum Amy Poehler with musical guest Role Model.

And on Oct. 18, Sabrina Carpenter is pulling double duty as both host and musical guest.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/snl-season-51-announced-its-first-batch-of-hosts-and-musical-guests/ar-AA1LqFM0?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=68cc8216750744b28c17d1d6996783f1&ei=7

 

I’m so old… I have no clue who Bad Bunny, Doja, Role Model, or Sabrina Carpenter are!

[samhexum]

Josh O'Connor be hostin' tonight.

[samhexum]

SNL Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving After 8 Seasons - TVLine

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After eight seasons at SNL, Bowen Yang is leaving the NBC series — find out when his last episode will air.

 

[BuffaloKyle]

1 hour ago, samhexum said:

SNL Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving After 8 Seasons - TVLine

WWW.TVLINE.COM

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After eight seasons at SNL, Bowen Yang is leaving the NBC series — find out when his last episode will air.

 

Not a huge surprise as he had to be convinced to come back for this season. The only surprise of course is that he's leaving midseason with tomorrow's episode his last one.

Edited Friday at 10:33 PM by BuffaloKyle

[samhexum]

7 minutes ago, BuffaloKyle said:

Not a huge surprise as he had to be convinced to come back for this season. The only surprise of course is that he's leaving midseason with tomorrow's episode his last one.

I guess you can say he's Bowen out on his own terms.