SATURDAY Night Live has suffered a great loss after a well-known cast member quit the show with no warning.
This SNL star will join other great comedians, like Kate McKinnon, that are leaving this season.
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Chris Redd, 37, announced his departure from the comedy sketch show on Monday, September 19.
In a statement, Redd said: “Being a part of ‘SNL’ has been the experience of a lifetime.
“Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth. Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I’m grateful to Lorne Michaels and to the entire ‘SNL’ organization.
“From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough.”
HISTORY OF CHRIS
Chris has been on the show for the past five seasons, and was in iconic skits like “Boomers Got the Vax.”
He co-starred in NBC’s sitcom Kenan, and he had a role in Peacock’s show Bust Down. Chris also had a reoccurring role in Netflix’s Disjointed.
After leaving SNL, Chris has a comedy special coming out on HBO Max called Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This?
He’s also working on a film called Cyber Monday with Universal, and he co-created a project from Broadway Video and Audible.
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THE FANS REMEMBER
Fans rushed to Reddit to share their sorrow over the loss of Chris Redd.
Most fans feel blindsided, and one said: “Didn’t see this coming.”
A fan said: “Big loss, he was an outstanding cast member. I’m sure he’s on to great things.”
Another said: “I can’t believe this. So much more shocking than any other departures so far. Chris was the breakout star of season 47, and he was gonna be THE star at some point. Wow.”
One fan spoke about what this means for SNL as a whole: “Damn this is definitely the biggest transitional period in a long time.”
Finally, this fan gave some advice to new members of the audience: “Just a reminder to any newer SNL fans.
“This is going to be a transitional season so historically that means it will take a season or two for the show to gel and re-find its voice, don’t worry because it will usher in great things.”
Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Aristotle Athari, Melissa Villaseñor, Alex Moffat, and Pete Davidson will also not be returning to the show’s 48th season.
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