Heidi Gardner is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after completing eight seasons. The announcement was made by Variety. This news comes as the show prepares for its third episode of Season 51, featuring several new and returning cast members.
Upcoming Episode Details
This week’s episode of “SNL” airs on October 18, with Sabrina Carpenter making her debut as both the host and musical guest. The episode follows a previous show that featured former cast member Amy Poehler on October 11, alongside musical guest Role Model.
How to Watch ‘SNL’ on October 18
- The episode will be broadcast live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT.
- Viewers can also stream the episode on Peacock the following day.
Musical Guest Information
Sabrina Carpenter will not only host the show but also serve as the musical guest for the October 18 episode.
Season 51 Cast Members
This season features both returning and new cast members:
Returning Cast:
- Michael Che
- Mikey Day
- Andrew Dismukes
- Chloe Fineman
- Marcello Hernández
- James Austin Johnson
- Colin Jost
- Sarah Sherman
- Kenan Thompson
- Bowen Yang
- Ashley Padilla
- Jane Wickline
New Cast Members:
- Tommy Brennan
- Jeremy Culhane
- Ben Marshall
- Kam Patterson
- Veronika Slowikowska
Departing Cast Members
Several cast members, including Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker, and Michael Longfellow, will not be returning this season. Their departures were confirmed in August and September.
Looking Ahead
As of now, hosts and musical guests for upcoming episodes beyond October 18 have not been announced.
