The Controversial Departures: What Happened to These 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Members

🔥Nasim Pedrad made history as the first Iranian-born cast member of 'SNL,' but left after five seasons to pursue other opportunities.

😮Taran Killam was surprised by his firing from 'SNL' after his contract wasn't renewed, and he later revealed that the show's dynamic changed after the departure of Seth Meyers.

👋Jay Pharoah left 'SNL' after feeling underutilized and not appreciated, and he sought opportunities that made him feel fulfilled.

😞Luke Null had a short-lived stint on 'SNL' but felt that he wasn't given a fair chance to showcase his talents.

🎭Cecily Strong concluded her 10-year run on 'SNL' with emotional moments, leaving behind unforgettable characters like Cathy Anne.

Why did Nasim Pedrad leave 'SNL'?

—Nasim Pedrad left 'SNL' after five seasons to pursue other opportunities.

What was the reason for Taran Killam's firing from 'SNL'?

—Taran Killam's contract with 'SNL' wasn't renewed, and he later revealed that the show's dynamic changed after Seth Meyers left.

Why did Jay Pharoah leave 'SNL'?

—Jay Pharoah left 'SNL' after feeling underutilized and not appreciated, and he sought opportunities that made him feel fulfilled.

Why did Luke Null leave 'SNL'?

—Luke Null's time on 'SNL' was short-lived, and he felt that he wasn't given a fair chance to showcase his talents.

How long was Cecily Strong on 'SNL'?

—Cecily Strong was a cast member on 'SNL' for 10 years.

00:00Explore the controversial departures of several 'Saturday Night Live' cast members.

00:20Nasim Pedrad made history as the first Iranian-born cast member of 'SNL', but left after five seasons to pursue other opportunities.

01:05Taran Killam was surprised by his firing from 'SNL' after his contract wasn't renewed, and he later revealed that the show's dynamic changed after the departure of Seth Meyers.

02:01Jay Pharoah left 'SNL' after feeling underutilized and not appreciated, and he sought opportunities that made him feel fulfilled.

02:58Luke Null had a short-lived stint on 'SNL' but felt that he wasn't given a fair chance to showcase his talents.

12:54Cecily Strong concluded her 10-year run on 'SNL' with emotional moments, leaving behind unforgettable characters like Cathy Anne.