Several cast changes are hitting "Saturday Night Live" as it prepares for season 51. Ben Marshall is promoted to featured player, joined by newcomers Veronika Slowikowska, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Tommy Brennan. This follows the departures of Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker (who described his experience as both 'cool' and 'toxic'), and Emil Wakim, after varying lengths of time on the show. The new season premieres October 4th.

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