Why Molly Kearney and Punkie Johnson Exited SNL!"

Saturday Night Live is undergoing some changes as it gears up for its Landmark 50th season two cast members Molly Kerney and Punky Johnson have officially Departed the NBC sketch show Molly Kerney announced their exit on social media Friday Kerney who joined SNL in 20122 as the show's First non-binary cast member shared a reflective post about their departure while it's unclear whether the exit was on their own terms or if they were not invited back kerney's message remained positive they expressed gratitude for the opportunity and highlighted their appreciation for co-stars Marcelo Hernandez Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow the news follows Punky Johnson's confirmation of her exit which she shared during a July 31st show at Brooklyn's Union Hall Johnson who joined SNL in 2020 announced that her fourth season would be her last she reassured fans that her departure was amicable with no bad blood as SNL prepares for its 50th season which premieres on September 28th cast announcements typically occur in September the show has already confirmed Maya Rudolph's return to reprise her Kamala Harris impression amidst the 2024 presidential election the host and musical guest for the season premiere are yet to be announced