The rumor that Michael Che is leaving SNL is circulating the internet, but why do some fans believe it?
Michael Che
Michael Che, who has been a cast member since 2004, is the most recent member of the long-running show to spark rumours of his departure. He is most known for hosting “Weekend Update” alongside Scarlett Johansson’s husband, Colin Jost.
Che’s impending exit looks to be tied to the news that he’ll be beginning his own show on HBO Max on May 6.
Is Michael Che Really Leaving SNL?
After performing at a pop-up concert in a Minneapolis hair salon last week, rumours began to circulate that SNL writer and Weekend Update star Michael Che would be leaving the show.
According to a Star Tribune article released after the programme, Che announced his departure from his position as a member of the anchor desk on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update during his act.
However, the Star Tribune noted that the SNL writer did not provide any other details concerning his rumoured resignation.
Where Is The Weekend Update Host Going?
Michael Che was tight-lipped on when or why he’ll be leaving. He surpassed Seth Meyers as the most-appearing host of “Update” in January. The only one who has more is Jost.
Che, 38, was provocative during the pop-up event at Steller’s Hair Co. In his adult-themed show, he made it clear that he didn’t want to talk about the news. After asking an audience member if she was from Ukraine, Che became intrigued.
The native New Yorker alluded to growing up in the projects and was self-deprecating in his 40-minute act, which was loaded with expletives and sexual innuendo.
Outside of “SNL,” Che has broadened his horizons. In 2021, he released “That Damn Michael Che,” an HBO Max series, and “Michael Che: Shame the Devil,” a Netflix comedy special. In his stand-up performance on Friday, he appeared to be experimenting with new material.
He opened the show by talking about ageing. “You realise you don’t need as many friends when you’re in your 30s,” Che said, adding that by your 50s, it’s just you and your partner. “When you’re in your 60s, 70s, or 80s, she’ll be gone. You and the ducks are the only ones left.”
Kanye West paid comic Michael Chen three paychecks to leave the Saturday Night Live sketch show so he wouldn’t have to deal with Pete Davidson after his breakup with Julia Fox.
The article was then posted on a number of social media platforms, including Reddit, where fans speculated on Che’s likely exit from Saturday Night Live. Others stated how much they will miss Che and his Weekend Update co-star Colin Jost, while some thought that it was only a “joke.”
Michael Che has remained tight-lipped about his potential departure from the anchor desk.
What Happened to Michael Che?
Michael Che’s departure has been the subject of rumours before.
In April of last year, he was believed to be leaving the show, just before the premiere of his HBO Max show, That Damn Michael Che.
The comedy premiered on HBO Max in May of last year and was renewed for a second season in July, according to Variety.
In the midst of Kanye West and Pete Davidson’s feud, Che’s departure was also discussed last month. According to US Weekly, Kanye West allegedly offered to quadruple his SNL salary if he quit working with Pete Davidson in an Instagram post.
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