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SNL Revamps Cast, Veteran Comedians Steal the Show
6 Oct
Summary
- SNL's new cast members not heavily featured in premiere
- Veteran comedians like Michael Che, Mikey Day, and Bowen Yang shine
- Bad Bunny closes monologue in Spanish, defying language barriers

As the 51st season of Saturday Night Live kicked off on October 4, 2025, viewers noticed some changes to the show's iconic opening credits. Several cast members from the previous season, including Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, and Ego Nwodim, were no longer featured. In their place, five new featured players were introduced - Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
However, the new hires were not heavily featured in the premiere episode. Instead, the show relied on its veteran comedic powerhouses, including Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, and Bowen Yang, to deliver the laughs.
One of the standout moments of the episode was the appearance of musical guest Bad Bunny. Fresh off a hugely successful Puerto Rico residency and the announcement of his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show performance, Bad Bunny closed his monologue in Spanish, without English subtitles. This bold move sent a clear message to any haters, showcasing that his art transcends language and cultural barriers.