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Martin Herlihy Exits ‘SNL’ After Five Seasons

Martin Herlihy exits 'SNL' after five seasons, sparking surprise among fans and industry insiders.

By · Published September 9, 2026  15:26 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  03:32 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 12 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 11.
  • Primary Driver: Martin Herlihy exits 'SNL' after five seasons, sparking surprise among fans and industry insiders.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Martin Herlihy's departure from Saturday Night Live has been confirmed by multiple sources. This marks the end of his tenure as a cast member in the group Please Don't Destroy. Herlihy's exit has been confirmed by other outlets, including A.V.

Club, LateNighter, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety. These reports do not specify the reasons behind Herlihy's decision to leave the show. The current state of Herlihy's future plans remains unclear, as coverage does not yet specify what he will be doing next.

Fans and industry insiders are left to speculate about the impact of his departure on the show's dynamics and future cast members.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 61d ago.

The obvious questions

What is Martin Herlihy's role on Saturday Night Live?

Herlihy is a cast member in the group Please Don't Destroy.

How long has Martin Herlihy been on Saturday Night Live?

Five seasons

What outlets have confirmed Martin Herlihy's departure from SNL?

Vulture, A.V. Club, LateNighter, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety

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