Devon Walker Leaves SNL
Devon Walker, a cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL), said he will leave the show after three years. He made this announcement before the new season starts on October 4.
Walker shared his feelings on Instagram. He said, "I had three good years, but it was sometimes very hard, too." He added, "It was time for me to try something new."
Devon joined SNL in 2022. He is known for his funny impressions of celebrities, like New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former NFL player Michael Strahan.
In addition to Walker, other cast members are also leaving the show. For example, writers Rosebud Baker and Celeste Yim announced they will not return for the new season. Baker talked about how stressful it was to write for SNL’s “Weekend Update.” Yim shared their joy about working at SNL but also mentioned it was hard work.
Many fans are sad to see these changes but wish them all the best for the future.
Vocabulary List:
- Announcement /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ (noun): A public or formal statement about a fact occurrence or intention.
- Impressions /ɪmˈprɛʃ.ənz/ (noun): A representation or imitation of someone or something often in a humorous way.
- Stressful /ˈstrɛs.fəl/ (adjective): Causing mental or emotional strain.
- Joy /dʒɔɪ/ (noun): A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
- Try /traɪ/ (verb): To make an attempt or effort to do something.
- Season /ˈsiː.zən/ (noun): A period of the year characterized by particular conditions events or activities.
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