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Ahead of the Season 51 premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” a slew of cast members have departed the sketch comedy series.

Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, and Heidi Gardner are not returning to the late-night show. 19

However, as the show gears up for its premiere, “SNL” has added five new faces to the mix.

NBC announced that comedians Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska will all make their debuts on the sketch comedy show next month.

Season 51 airs on Saturday, Oct. 4, on NBC at 11:30 ET. 19

Keep reading for all the stars who have left, joined, or are returning to “SNL” ahead of the upcoming run.

Heidi Gardner

The comedian, 42, is exiting “SNL” after eight years on the sho

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