Leslie Jones Is Leaving 'SNL,' Kate McKinnon Confirmed to Return
Yesterday, "Saturday Night Live" revealed an exciting lineup for the beginning of its 45th season. But now, we have news that one of the show's stars will not be there to participate in the fun.
Multiple outlets have confirmed that a role in the "Coming to America" sequel) and a new stand-up special for Netflix.
The comedian earned two ing Actress Emmy nominations for her work on "SNL" (and is Ghostbusters" reboot, throughout her "SNL" tenure.
Jones's costar in that latter flick, Kate McKinnon, is also one of her "SNL" cast mates, and was also on the bubble to return for next season, thanks to her bustling film career. But thankfully, the two-time Emmy winner has officially signed on to come back for season 45, though Deadline says that it remains to be seen whether she will be a full-time cast member or only appear sporadically. (Our fingers are crossed for lots of McKinnon in the coming months.)
always rumored to be leaving), and Melissa Villasenor; featured players Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Chris Redd will also be back.
Season 45 of "Saturday Night Live" premieres on NBC on September 28.
[via: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter]

