Chloe Fineman is leaving NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons, multiple outlets report. The actress and comedian announces the departure and describes it as her “next chapter,” framing the decision as bittersweet. Fineman posted the news on social media, including Instagram, and thanks the show and its community, with some coverage quoting that “it does feel like the right time.”
During her time on “SNL,” Fineman has been known for character work and celebrity impressions. Sources note that her impressions have included figures such as Britney Spears and Melania Trump, among others, and that she is considered a prominent member of the cast in recent years. Rolling Stone also reports comments that emphasize both affection for the series and her readiness to move on, while the Times and other outlets place the announcement in the context of the show preparing for its next season.
Fineman’s exit follows a seven-year run as a cast member, with outlets describing her departure as an end of an era for fans. The show has not been described as announcing a replacement in the referenced reports.
