Molly Kearney has unexpectedly left the cast of Saturday Night Live as the legendary sketch show prepares to launch its 50th season. This development has sparked curiosity among viewers about the factors that contributed to Kearney’s sudden departure.
Having become part of the ensemble in 2022, Kearney stood out by being SNL’s inaugural non-binary cast member. Despite the historical significance, their stint on the show was notably brief, with no detailed explanation provided about their exit.
On the other hand, Punkie Johnson, who arrived at SNL in the same year as Kearney, will be continuing with the cast into the new season. Known for her biting humor and memorable character impersonations, Johnson, who openly identifies as lesbian, has carved out her own distinct presence on the series.
With the new season of SNL set to kick off on October 1st featuring Miles Teller as host and Kendrick Lamar as the musical guest, it remains to be seen how the show will handle the gap left by Kearney’s departure and whether new talent will be introduced.
As fans look forward to the forthcoming season, speculation about Kearney’s reasons for leaving continues to circulate, along with hopes for their continued success in future endeavors.
