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Did Lorne Michaels Even Try to Get More Women of Color on the Cast of ‘SNL’?

Earlier this year, before the new cast was announced and the SNL departures began, a rumor circulated that Saturday Night Live was looking to cast more women of color. It ran alongside ones that ...
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‘This Is An Emergency’: After SNL Cast Shakeups Sherri Shepherd Implores The Comedy Series To Hire A Black Woman, And I Agree

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The legendary series recently debuted Season 51 with no Black ...
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Maya Rudolph reveals why ‘SNL' cast shakeups were ‘inevitable'

Maya Rudolph is weighing in on the recent “Saturday Night Live” cast shakeups and why they don't surprise her. Prior to the Oct. 4 Season 51 premiere of the late-night sketch comedy series, a slew of ...
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Sherri Shepherd wants 'SNL' to hire more Black women after Ego Nwodim's exit

Following Ego Nwodim's exit from "Saturday Night Live" after seven seasons, Sherri Shepherd is calling on the long-running sketch show to prioritize casting a Black woman as soon as possible. During ...
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Ego Nwodim’s Sudden Exit Leaves ‘SNL’ Facing a Season Without A Black Woman Cast Member

Nwodim announced her suprise departure despite SNL already confirming her as part of its cast. Ego Nwodim shocked fans with her unexpected departure from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the show ...
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Sherri Shepherd urges “SNL” to cast another Black woman after Ego Nwodim's exit: 'It is an emergency'

Sherri Shepherd is imploring Saturday Night Live to cast another Black woman after Ego Nwodim’s departure from the show. The actress and comedian called out the lack of diversity in the late-night ...