Saturday Night Live confirms Cecily Strong’s departure after eleven seasons: “We will miss you!”
Ahead of Saturday night’s new episode, Saturday Night Live took to social media to announce Cecily Strong’s impending departure from the show.
In a carousel post that featured an image of a cue card that read, “We’re going to miss you Cecily!” the official Instagram account captioned, “Tonight we’re sending off one of the best EVER.”
It comes after the 38-year-old comedian starred on the long-running program for 11 seasons.
Sendoff: Ahead of Saturday night’s new episode, Saturday Night Live took to social media to announce Cecily Strong’s impending departure from the show
Strong’s final appearance coincides with Austin Butler’s evening as host and Lizzo’s appearance as musical guest.
A native of Springfield, Illinois, he joined SNL in 2012 and became a hit with audiences for roles such as The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation with at a Party.
She also featured a memorable impersonation of Fox News opinion anchor Jeanine Pirro.
Despite leaving her beloved NBC family, she will continue to work closely with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels.
Taking leave! In a carousel post, which featured an image of a cue card that read, “We’re going to miss you Cecily!” the official Instagram account captioned, “Tonight we’re sending off one of the best EVER.”
One of her upcoming projects is an Apple TV+ show Schmigadoon!, also produced by Michaels.
In September 2021, Strong shared a heartfelt social post as she reunited with her co-stars in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
She gave a special shout out to Kenan Thompson, 44, who recently hosted the People’s Choice Awards.
On the heels of the Atlanta-born comic, who won two Emmys, she wrote on Instagram, “Kenan Thompson is an amazing human of all time and there is no one who can do what he does in front of and behind the camera.
“I’m excited to celebrate everyone in and out of all the awards rooms – but he’s a king and I’m so damn lucky to have had the privilege of working alongside him for so many years.”
Constant presence: It comes after the comedian starred in the long-running program for 11 seasons
The show has seen a notable exodus of artists throughout the year, including Pete Davidson.
Others including Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney left the comedy show in May with new names, while Marcello Hernández, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker joined the weekly production.
New on-air talent this season includes Molly Kearney, the show’s first non-binary cast member to use she/she pronouns.
Last September, Michaels assured fans that despite the long-running variety program’s upcoming 50th and his 78th birthdays, he has no plans to quit.
Loved one: A native of Springfield, Illinois, he joined SNL in 2012 and became a hit with audiences with roles like The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation with at a Party