SNL icon Heidi Gardner axed from show after 8 YEARS in most shocking exit yet… as mass exodus ramps up

For quite some time, a prominent figure from the Saturday Night Live series has chosen to part ways with the show, following a sequence of notable exits that has left viewers in disbelief.

Confirmation: Heidi Gardner is reported to have left the legendary sketch comedy show following a successful stint of eight seasons.

It was recently announced that the 42-year-old comedian left, following news that actors Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, and Devon Walker will not be part of the upcoming season 51 on NBC.

Daily Mail has reached out to Gardner’s reps for comment.

In 2017, I became a part of Saturday Night Live during its 43rd season, joining the esteemed cast alongside then-current players Luke Null and Chris Redd, who’ve since moved on from the show.

Since then, the Missouri-born actress helped establish a slew of iconic SNL characters.

She has gained much recognition for crafting the amusing character of Bailey Gismert, a teenager who reviews movies and frequently appears on SNL’s Weekend Update segment.

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2025-08-29 01:49