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Saturday Night Livesaw a swift exodus of mainstay cast members ahead of its season 47 finale, according to reports.
A representative from NBC did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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McKinnon, 38, and Bryant, 35, both joined the show in 2012.
Since then, McKinnon has won two Emmys for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series and netted an additional six nods in that category, as well as a 2014 music and lyrics nomination for the song"Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)."
Mooney, 37, joined the show in 2013 and has been best known for his absurdist digital short collaborations with former costarBeck Bennett, whosedeparturefrom the show was confirmed last September.
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Russian DollstarNatasha Lyonneis hosting this weekend’sSNL, withJapanese Breakfasttaking the stage at Studio 8H as the musical guest.
In the most recent promo for the episode, McKinnon and record-breakingSNLcast memberKenan Thompsonroasted Lyonne, 43, for her “iconic voice.”
“Your voice is amazing,” noted Thompson, 44. “You sound like if sandpaper could talk.”
Quipped McKinnon, “You sound like every secretary in aMonsters Inc.movie.”
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Saturday Night Live’s season 47 finale airs Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
