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Cecily Strong: Weekend Update Beats Sketches
9 Sep
Summary
- Strong prefers Weekend Update desk segments over traditional SNL sketches.
- She cited fewer host interferences as a key advantage for writers.
- Strong departed SNL in 2022 and welcomed a child in 2024.
Cecily Strong shared her preference for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update desk segments compared to traditional sketches, highlighting a key advantage for performers.
Strong explained that the hosts of SNL typically have minimal involvement in Weekend Update characters. This allows cast members greater freedom to write roles tailored to their comedic strengths, leading to more effective performances.
Having departed SNL in 2022, Strong, who notably served as a bridge between anchors Seth Meyers and Colin Jost, welcomed her child in 2024. She remains active in Hollywood, with an upcoming appearance in the series 'Vought Rising'.
Saturday Night Live is scheduled to return on September 26th, with Jalen Brunson set to host the season premiere.
