KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of Kansas City’s own is leaving the popular sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live”, according to reports.
Heidi Gardner, a Kansas City, Missouri native, is leaving “SNL” after eight seasons on the show. The major cast shakeup included the departure of other stars like Devon Walker and Emil Wakim as well.
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Additionally, Gardner’s departure comes as she was one of the most popular actors on the show. She was the longest-tenured ongoing active cast member of the show, according to Variety, and appeared in more scenes than any other “SNL” cast member during the 49th season of the show as well.
Gardner was a frequent character on the “Weekend Update” sketch on “SNL”, and impersonated other celebrities like Jill Biden, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and more.
Other characters of Gardner’s included teen film critic Bailey Gismert and a boxer’s love interest, Angel.
Gardner is no stranger to the big screen and television series either. She’s acted in movies like “Hustle” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and TV series like “American Dad” and “You.”
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Now, however, “Saturday Night Live” will return on Oct. 4 for its 51st season without Gardner.
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