[Music] why do new cast members bring fresh energy to SNL Saturday Night Live is about to kick off its 50th season with a bang say hello to the newest members of the cast Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim and Jane wickline Ashley's been making waves with the Groundlings and on shows like night court and Curb Your Enthusiasm Emil wakim's fresh from the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival bringing his unique humor to the iconic stage and Jane wickline who you might recognize from Tik Tok and the indie film my first film adds her special flare to the mix but it's not all newcomers sadly Khloe tro is saying goodbye Khloe shared her heartfelt thanks to SNL calling it home earlier exits include Punky Johnson and Molly Kerney who also decided not to return with these updates The Landmark 50th season promises Unforgettable moments and sharp political satire look out for the highly anticipated return of Maya Rudolph as vice president kamla Harris