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Marcello Hernández Confirms SNL Stay Amid Cast Departures
5 Jan
Summary
- Marcello Hernández confirmed his continued involvement with Saturday Night Live.
- Bowen Yang made a surprising mid-season exit from SNL after six years.
- Several other cast members had also exited the show before the current season.
Marcello Hernández has confirmed his continued presence on "Saturday Night Live" for its 51st season, easing concerns about further cast exits. His reassurance follows the surprising mid-season departure of fellow cast member Bowen Yang, who concluded his six-year tenure on December 20th. Yang, who initially joined as a writer in 2018 before becoming a cast member in 2019, was praised by Hernández as a consistent performer with a distinct voice.
Yang's exit adds to a series of cast changes that have occurred this season. Prior to the season's premiere, several other main cast members, including Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, and Devon Walker, had also announced their departures. This marks a period of considerable transition for the iconic sketch comedy program.
Hernández, who joined the SNL cast in 2022 and became a main cast member before the 50th season, has become a fan favorite. His memorable roles include the "Shrek 5" character Domingo, Grant in "The Couple You Can't Believe Are Together," and a praised portrayal of "Sábado Gigante" host Don Francisco. He expressed that working on SNL is a "crazy job" filled with "crazy people."
