Saturday Night Live is bracing for a significant shake-up following a wave of budget cuts at NBC. Weekend Update host and longtime executive producer, Lorne Michaels, revealed that multiple cast members will be axed in the coming weeks in order to trim expenses without reducing the total number of episodes.
This move comes as the network faces tightening finances and opts for leaner production costs. SNL’s decision to let go of established performers underscores growing pressure on even long-running, high-profile shows to adjust to more constrained budgets.