Saturday Night Live concluded its iconic and record-breaking 50th season, but with multiple cast members and writers announcing their departures ahead of season 51, concerns have been raised about the show's continuing longevity. SNL has been a weekend staple for decades, making audiences laugh with its unique brand of sketch comedy and political humor.

The NBC late-night program has been a comedy juggernaut , launching the careers of numerous household names and Emmy Award winners since its inception in 1975. Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, and Will Ferrell are just a few of the megastars who got their starts on SNL . Audience members become attached to their favorite cast members, and any departure can be hard.

Although some cast members leave and new comedians are introduced almost ev

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