Here Are 19 Former “SNL” Stars Who Spoke Out About The Dark Side Of Working On The Show, And It’s Pretty Bleak

It’s astir fall, which means Saturday Night Live is acceptable to instrumentality to our screens erstwhile more. And with each caller SNL play often comes changes successful the formed — and this twelvemonth is nary different.

The archetypal idiosyncratic to denote that they’re leaving the amusement up of its 51st play was Devon Walker, who shared the quality via Instagram connected Aug. 25, hinting astatine “dysfunction” and toxicity down the scenes. The cryptic quality of his exit announcement had radical wondering whether oregon not helium enjoyed his clip connected the show. And portion his feelings mightiness beryllium unclear for now, determination are plentifulness of different erstwhile SNL stars who’ve spoken openly astir their antagonistic experiences arsenic writers and formed members.

You tin work astir Devon's departure here.

So, without further ado, here’s a roundup of SNL alums who didn’t person the champion clip astatine 30 Rock.

3. Michaela Watkins — 2008-2009

4. Jenny Slate — 2009-2010

5. Sarah Silverman — 1993-1994

6. Harry Shearer — 1979-1980 and 1984-1985

7. Bill Hader — 2005-2013

8. Sasheer Zamata — 2014-2017

9. Jay Pharoah — 2010-2016

10. Casey Wilson — 2008-2009

11. Robert Downey Jr. — 1985-1986

12. Chris Elliott — 1994-1995

13. Abby Elliott — 2008-2012

14. Tracy Morgan — 1996-2003

15. Conan O’Brien — 1988-1991

16. Natasha Rothwell — 2014-2015

17. Nora Dunn — 1985-1990

Honestly, props to those who thrive connected SNL, due to the fact that it does NOT dependable easy. Did I miss anyone? Let maine cognize your thoughts successful the comments.

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