Scarlett Johansson hosted the Season 50 finale of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on May 17, but the show abruptly cut to a commercial for a non-existent ad. The unexpected move left audiences speculating about which cast members might be leaving the show after the season.
Johansson gave a heartfelt goodbye alongside her colleagues, but the show’s abrupt end time and sudden change in programming led viewers to wonder if anyone from the cast was departing. Bowen Yang, who has been with the show since 2014, seemed emotional during the closing, embracing his castmates including Sarah Sherman.
Yang had previously announced that he would leave SNL “at some point,” citing a desire to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with his family. Co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che also appeared sentimental as they gave multiple hugs to their colleagues.
The abrupt end of the season finale has fueled speculation about whether Jost and Che will be retiring from the Weekend Update desk, given that Jost recently joked he would not be returning. However, it remains unclear if this was a serious announcement or just a joke. Despite the uncertainty, Johansson’s hosting gig marked her seventh appearance on the show, making her the female star to have hosted SNL the most times.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/05/18/entertainment/scarlett-johanssons-snl-season-50-finale-abruptly-ends-leaving-viewers-wondering-whos-saying-goodbye