Following the significant changes at Saturday Night Live after its landmark 50th season, former cast member Punkie Johnson has expressed her disbelief regarding the mass departure of several colleagues.
Johnson, who was part of the NBC sketch comedy series from 2020 to 2024, publicly supported Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, and Michael Longfellow after their exits were revealed. On Instagram, she warmly welcomed Walker back, stating, “Welcome back Dev. It’s fun outside baby… love u.”
She praised Wakim, writing, “You beautiful man… This is a shocker to us all I’m sure… We should stand at the doors of 30 Rock and act a fool for you… Keep your head up baby… Let’s play outside.. it’s been fun.”
In response to Longfellow’s departure, Johnson expressed her surprise with, “WTF is happening… This is like the departed… My sexy handsome work husband… I love you so much… I’ll call you… Welcome back outside baby…. I’ll see you out here soon.”
Johnson also voiced her support for writer Rosebud Baker, saying, “Rosebud for life… welcome back to outside stank… we having a good time.”
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These comments followed the announcements of exits from cast member Heidi Gardner and writer Celeste Yim. Although the season finale, SNL50, aired in May without any cast goodbyes, show creator Lorne Michaels confirmed last week that he intends to make significant changes for Season 51.
