India, Aug. 29 -- Saturday Night Live is seeing some changes in its cast, with some members announcing their intent to depart ahead of the premiere of Season 51, which is on October 4. The latest to quit the show is Heidi Gardner. Vulture reported on August 28 that she was leaving.

Gardner was one of the longest-running cast members who's decided to throw in the towel. She joined in 2017 as a featured player in Season 43 but went on to become a full-time cast member in two years, eventually spending eight seasons on the show.

Other SNL cast members who quit include Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, and Michael Longfellow.

Walker joined in 2022 as a featured player for season 48. He became a full-time cast member during his third and final seas...