Chloe Troast revealed on Instagram today that her first season on Saturday Night Live will be her last.
The 27-year-old comedian was praised for his memorable characters and singing voice during his freshman year on NBC’s iconic sketch show.
But Trost surprised her fans today by announcing that she “has not been invited to return” to Saturday Night Live for its upcoming 50th season.
“Unfortunately, I have not been invited back to SNL this season,” Trost wrote.
“I would love to go back and be with all the great friends I made there and it really feels like home. But that’s not in the plan.
Trost went on to thank “everyone who has supported me,” adding, “I hope I can spread joy and laughter and all the love. Onward and upward.”
Prior to Trost’s announcement, it was revealed that Punky Johnson and Molly Carney would also not be returning to the cast.
Apparently, off-season casting changes are not uncommon on “Saturday Night Live.”
But the latest personnel decisions are especially confusing, especially ahead of one of the show’s most dangerous seasons in years.
Not only is Saturday Night Live celebrating its half-century birthday, we’re also about to enter a presidential election year in which four candidates represent a treasure trove of comedic potential.
On top of that, Saturday Night , a movie based on the drama that unfolded backstage in the show’s first episode, is about to hit theaters.
It’s only fitting that the show’s 1975 debut is back in the news, as it may have been the last time so much attention was paid to late-night hulking dinosaurs.
Today’s announcement of Saturday Night Live’s decision to cut ties with Trost, Johnson and Kearney is especially confusing. Add to Three new actors.
Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline have all been announced as featured cast members for the show’s 50th season.
Meanwhile, Marcelo Hernandez, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker have all been promoted to main cast roles.
Few actors generated as much positive attention or as many viral moments as Trost last year, and Johnson has been with the show since 2020.
So these relatively last-minute shake-ups have fans wondering if executives are concerned about SNL’s ability to meet its milestone anniversary.
TV fans, what do you think? Is there reason to worry about the state of Saturday Night Live?
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