SNL 50th Season Cast Update: Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney's Surprising Exits

what's up family I just want to let y'all know after four seasons I will not be returning to SNL for the 50 all right all right all right so last night I had a Punky and friend show and since it was uh some SNL Cas and writers at the end of the show I opened up the floor for questions and everything was going fine until somebody asked what you looking forward to most next season I I don't remember the exact question all I heard was me and next season I Ain going to lie to my friends so I just said oh I I ain't coming back then I woke up this morning the text messages phone calls tags on the internet I'm like what is going on they're like well you made some comments I'm like it was a comedy show I was I was just having fun it's it's it's no bad blood it's no Bridges bird it's no heart feelings like bro I love my people I ain't think none of this was going to be a big deal see see see see this this why Delle make people lock up their phone but yo man SNL was a dream I didn't even know that I could achieve man I was a part of one of the most elite institutions in comedy and I am so grateful for it that's still my people I love them I'm going to be at the After parties acting up on fool but you know my time there has come to an end and I'm fky outside now y'all I love y'all man and I appreciate all y'all peace hello Interlink Insight fans it's your host Vicky here to bring you the latest and most thrilling breaking news today we've got a bombshell update on Saturday Night Live and it's shaking up The Comedy world just as they gear up for their Monumental 50th season let's Dive Right In just yesterday Punky Johnson officially confirmed her exit from SNL Yes you heard that right a day before we also got the news that Molly Kerney won't be returning for the upcoming season this is huge folks two beloved cast members are stepping away from the iconic NBC comedy sketch show Molly Kerney took to Instagram to share her heartfelt goodbye well that's a wrap on my time on SNL she wrote reflecting on her incredible two seasons she called it a dream come true and expressed her deep gratitude to the cast and crew and oh the bald caps Molly shared a fun Snapshot from behind the scenes reminiscing about her time playing some manly roles Molly didn't forget to give a special shout out to her crew numbers up and hard out Harold forever she signed off leaving fans with a mix of nostalgia and excitement for what's next funky Johnson who joined SNL in its 46th season and Molly Kerney who came on board for season 48 have both left an indelible mark on the show their exits are definitely a setback as SNL prepares for its 50th season but we can wait to see what these talented stars do next what do you think about these departures are you excited or anxious about SNL's upcoming season drop your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to hit that like button subscribe and ring the bell for more breaking news and exciting updates from Interlink Insight stay tuned and we'll keep you informed and entertained