Here’s who’ll be on ‘SNL’ when Season 52 starts next week
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Key Points:
- "Saturday Night Live" announced two new featured players for its 52nd season: Saidah Belo-Osagie from Queens, known for her short film "Tinge" and event series "Afrobeats Futura," and Grace Reiter from Wisconsin, co-creator and star of the upcoming Netflix show "Minimum Wage."
- Chloe Fineman, a cast member since 2019, is leaving "SNL" after seven seasons to pursue new opportunities, including joining the cast of the Netflix drama "Myron Bolitar."
- The show continues its tradition of gradual cast changes, with occasional larger turnovers signaling shifts in creative direction; recent seasons saw notable departures including Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Bowen Yang.
- Season 52 of "SNL" premieres on September 26, featuring New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson as host and musical guest Katseye, continuing its broadcast on NBC.
