SNL Star Martin Herlihy Exits Ahead of Season 52 Premiere

Martin Herlihy to leave SNL after five seasons as Season 52 approaches. Chloe Fineman also departs after seven years.

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Martin Herlihy is set to exit Saturday Night Live ahead of the upcoming Season 52, marking the end of his five-year tenure on the iconic sketch comedy show.

Herlihy first gained recognition as part of the Please Don’t Destroy trio, which was disbanded after Season 50. He then transitioned to the writing team, while fellow cast member John Higgins left and Ben Marshall was promoted to the main cast. The news was first reported by LateNighter.

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Herlihy’s departure follows that of Chloe Fineman, who announced her exit after seven seasons. Fineman shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, calling her time at SNL a ‘greatest privilege’ and expressing her deep connection to the show. Season 52 will premiere on September 26 with Jalen Brunson as host and Katseye as musical guest.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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