Several Saturday Night Live cast members and writers, including Punkie Johnson, Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner, and Rosebud Baker, have left the show following its 50th season. Johnson expressed surprise and support for her departing colleagues on Instagram. Lorne Michaels, the show's creator, announced plans to make significant cast changes before the upcoming season.

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