Could Colin Jost & Michael Che Exit SNL After Season 50?
So, like, are Colin Jost and Michael Che dropping subtle hints that they might bail on SNL after season 50? Millennial Vibes here, tapping out a chill breakdown of the latest late-night buzz without freaking out too hard. Fans have been dissecting every tweet, interview and cryptic sign that the “Weekend Update” duo could be packing up their NBC desks once the milestone season wraps.
The rumors ignited when Colin Jost quietly let slip in a recent People Magazine interview (February 2024) that he’s juggling more off-camera projects than ever—think a new rom-com script and potential Netflix collaboration. Meanwhile, Michael Che teased on Variety’s Digital Cover (March 2024) that he’s booked for a nationwide comedy tour and “dabbling in some acting stuff” later this year. The timing? Perfectly aligned with SNL’s golden anniversary. Coincidence? Fans don’t think so.
Digging deeper, a few eagle-eyed viewers pointed out that both hosts skipped out on promoting the Season 50 trailer during SNL’s recent press junket. Social-media forums like Reddit’s r/SaturdayNightLive lit up with posts theorizing that Jost and Che are quietly phasing down their on-air roles in favor of bigger digs. One thread even flagged a trademark filing under “Jost & Che Productions,” suggesting they might be eyeing life behind the scenes or launching their own sketch show off-network.
NBC’s PR reps aren’t confirming anything—yet. An insider close to the show told Entertainment Weekly that “there’s no official exit plan,” but acknowledged that “talent always explores new opportunities.” Season 50’s cast lineup has room for fresh faces like Sarah Sherman and Aristotle Athari to step up, fueling speculation that the network is prepping successors for “Weekend Update.”
There’s also chatter about the duo’s chemistry evolving. After 11 seasons of riffing off each other every Saturday, both comedians seem eager to challenge themselves in solo ventures. Jost’s romance with Scarlett Johansson (People, January 2024) and Che’s recent hosting gig at the Gotham Awards (Variety, December 2023) hint at life beyond the Studio 8H spotlight.
Of course, none of this is officially confirmed. But between fan theories, trademark teasers and side-glance interviews, you can see why the chatter is trending. Whether Jost and Che ride off into a perfectly edited sunset or stick around to hit century-mark seasons, SNL will never look the same.
Anyway, that’s the update on our favorite Update anchors. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, Entertainment Weekly, Reddit r/SaturdayNightLive
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