Goodbye from New York?
The season 50 finale of “Saturday Night Live” took a surprising turn on May 17th, leaving fans speculating about which cast members might be saying goodbye for good.
Scarlett Johansson, who hosted the episode, wrapped things up with a traditional farewell alongside the cast. However, the NBC show was abruptly interrupted by a “Suit LA” commercial, which aired shortly after 1:02 AM, deviating from its usual ending time.
The unexpected cut left audiences guessing about potential cast departures, a common occurrence following the season finale at Studio 8H.
Johansson remarked, “Lorne Michaels, wherever you are, you don’t want me to choose you, but congratulations. You’re a singular man.”
In a touching moment, Bowen Yang embraced his co-star Sarah Sherman, stirring speculation about his possible exit. One viewer commented on social media about Yang possibly leaving.
In April, Yang had openly mentioned that he would depart “SNL” at some point. He noted, “This show is a moving, living, breathing thing. After the 50th, I see how beautiful it is, and how connected it is with my family and the audience. I don’t want to take that experience away from them for years.”
Mikey Day and Heidi Gardner also seemed to share tender moments, embracing fellow cast and crew members.
Whether Johansson’s recent hosting stint was her last remains uncertain, especially for her husband Colin Jost and Michael Che, who are rumored to consider stepping down after such a significant milestone season.
Previously, Che hinted at not returning during a stand-up performance, saying, “I won’t come back, don’t worry.”
During the episode, Johansson made a surprise appearance on “Weekend Update,” where Che poked fun at a past joke involving her. “Before I make another joke, I want to apologize to those I hurt. Scarlett, can you come here?” he said, recalling a joke comparing her to a Costco roast beef.
Johansson had her own comedic moments too, stating, “I think it’s my responsibility to come up with a way to get back at Michael,” regarding the ongoing playful banter on the show.
In the finale, Mike Myers and Bad Bunny also appeared as musical guests. Johansson made history by hosting for the seventh time, surpassing Tina Fey and Drew Barrymore for the most female hosting appearances. Her past episodes date back to 2006, with multiple appearances over the years.
Alec Baldwin remains the record-holder for most episodes hosted overall, with an impressive 17 appearances.
