Season 48 of Saturday Night Live will be a year of reinvention, according to the show's creator, who told the New York Times that the large cast member turnover was caused by the swine flu.

Creator of ″Saturday Night Live″ Lorne Michaels poses with the Emmy for for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022.

The sketch series was nominated for an award at the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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The large cast got to a point where they weren't getting enough playing time because no one could really leave because there were no jobs.

According to Michaels, the last four years on SNL reflected a time when people were truly frightened, and that the show is not tougher on Republican politicians than it is on Democrats.

Colin Jost and Michael Che will remain as hosts of the segment "Weekend Update" despite the addition of four new featured players.

According to Michaels, the show will have a big celebration when it reaches its 50th season.

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There is a time to say goodbye and there is a natural time, but the time has been disrupted by the Pandemic.

Key Background

Aidy Bryant was one of the stars who left SNL after the end of the season. It was announced earlier this month that three more cast members were leaving. According to Monday's report, Chris Redd won't come back. Almost the entire cast was new in 1995 when the turnover was the biggest. Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri and Darrell Hammond were new to the scene. Last week, four new players were announced.

What To Watch For

There will be a musical guest and host on SNL on October 1st. On October 8th, the show will be hosted by Brendan Gleeson. On October 15 Megan Thee Stallion will be doing double duty.

The cast members of SNL are leaving the show after losing stars.

Four new featured players were added to SNL after the cast performed.