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SATURDAY Night Live star Chloe Troast has confirmed that she’s not returning to the show, sharing the announcement on social media.
The comic confirmed her exit and shared the shocking reason for it on her Instagram Story.
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After Deadline reported that Chloe, 27, was leaving Saturday Night Live to make room for three new additions, she shared a statement of her own.
“Hey all I was going to wait to post but Deadline beat me to it,” she began.
“Unfortunately I was not asked back to SNL this season. I wish I was going back to be with all the amazing friends I made there, it truly felt like home.”
Chloe went on, “But it wasn’t in the cards. I wanna thank everyone who supported me. Especially everyone who came to see my tour this summer, wore costumes from characters and had such wonderful things to say.
“You mean everything to me. I hope I was able to spread joy and laughter, all love. Onwards and upwards.”
FRESH FACES
Deadline reported that three new stars are joining the cast.
Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline have been cast in Season 50 of the sketch comedy show.
Ashley previously appeared on an episode of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and is a member of the Main Company in The Groundlings.
Emil appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2022.
He was selected as a New Face of Comedy during the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival the same year he opened up for Roy Wood Jr, Nikki Glaser, and Hasan Minhaj.
Jane, for her part, has a massive TikTok following and is a cast member on Stapleview on the platform.
Additionally, Marcello Hernandez, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker have been promoted to the show’s main cast.
Chloe is joined in her departure from the show by Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney.
The majority of performers on the upcoming season of SNL are longtime veterans.
Saturday Night Live Stars
Saturday Night Live has been home to a number of well-known comedians. The show is gearing up to debut Season 50 of the sketch comedy show. Three new stars are joining the cast, and three are leaving.
Here’s a look at some of the most well-known Saturday Night Live stars:
- Bill Hader
- Kristen Wiig
- Eddie Murphy
- Will Ferrell
- Tiny Fey
- John Belushi
- Phil Hartman
- Gilda Radner
- Chris Farley
- Adam Sandler
- Kate McKinnon
- Mike Meyers
- Dana Carvey
- Bill Murray
- Kenan Thompson
- Dan Aykroyd
- Maya Rudolph
- Andy Samberg
- Amy Poehler
- Fred Armisen
- Jimmy Fallon
- Tracy Morgan
- Molly Shannon
- Chevy Chase
- Jason Sudeikis
- Aidy Bryant
- Billy Crystal
- Cecily Strong
- Rachel Dratch
- Seth Meyers
- Pete Davidson
- Colin Jost
- Michael Che
Season 50 premieres on NBC on September 28.
BAD CALL
Fans were stunned to hear about Chloe’s departure from the show.
Popular X account @PopBase shared the news on its feed, prompting outraged responses from fans in the comments.
“Just another job on her resume. On to better things now,” one fan assured the star.
“On to better things now,” a second fan echoed.
“THIS IS SHOCKING,” shared a third.
“But why???” wondered a fourth.
“That’s unfortunate,” completed a fifth fan.
“Surprised to hear,” wrote another commenter.
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