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Devon Walker<\/strong> drew attention online after sharing<\/strong> a post about his next chapter<\/strong> on Saturday Night Live<\/a> (SNL)<\/strong>. The comedian kept the announcement lighthearted, comparing it to a breakup and reflecting on his time in the spotlight.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what we know about his message, the reactions it sparked, and what\u2019s ahead for him.<\/p>\n Devon Walker announced his departure from Saturday Night Live (SNL) after three seasons on August 25, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n In an Instagram post captioned \u201cme and baby broke up,\u201d Walker reflected on his time at the NBC sketch comedy show, calling it \u201csometimes \u2026 really cool\u201d but also \u201ctoxic as hell.\u201d He described jobs in the entertainment industry as \u201ca bunch of little marriages\u201d and said his experience with SNL was \u201cpermanent until they\u2019re not. That\u2019s the deal. You know what it is when you sign up.\u201d<\/p>\n Walker, 34, joined SNL as a featured player in 2022 and moved to the main cast in 2024. He portrayed Michael Strahan, Van Jones, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. He frequently appeared on \u201cWeekend Update\u201d with Colin Jost and Michael Che and starred in sketches like the \u201cLife Insurance\u201d skit with Ego Nwodim and Quinta Brunson.<\/p>\n In his announcement, Walker stated, \u201cMe and the show did three years together, and sometimes it was toxic as hell. But we made the most of what it was, even amidst all of the dysfunction. We made a f\u2013ked up lil family.\u201d He added that he was especially glad to have shared the experience with Gary and Alex, saying, \u201cN\u2014\u2013 really went from running a bar show to working together at 30 rock! It\u2019s a beautiful thing.\u201d<\/p>\n Walker also revealed his immediate plans, writing, \u201cAnyway, I\u2019m bout to go to Japan. When I get back I\u2019m tryna be in a prestige drama. Ideally something with Julianne Moore.\u201d He ended his post on a lighter note: \u201cHope y\u2019all staying hydrated and getting some money today.\u201d He included a screenshot of a text message where he wrote, \u201cI\u2019m out\u201d alongside the words \u201ccelebration emoji,\u201d underscoring his exit announcement.<\/p>\n Walker\u2019s exit follows SNL creator Lorne Michaels\u2019 confirmation of major cast changes for the 51st season, premiering October 4, 2025.<\/p>\n The post Why Is Devon Walker Leaving SNL After 3 Seasons?<\/a> appeared first on ComingSoon.net – Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Devon Walker drew attention online after sharing a post about his next chapter on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The comedian kept the announcement lighthearted, comparing it to a breakup and reflecting on his time in the spotlight. Here\u2019s what we know about his message, the reactions it sparked, and what\u2019s ahead for him. 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