“Saturday Night Live” has finally confirmed that three of its stars will not be returning to the late night sketch show this fall.

E! Online reports that Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz and Finesse Mitchell will be absent from the cast member roster when the show premieres next week.

There had been months of speculation over the departure of cast members for the past few months due to possible budget cuts. The three actors have not commented on being let go, but NBC issued a confirmation statement.

“I believe there were mutual choices made. When you’re on the show for eight years, I don’t think you look at it as a firing,” NBC rep Marc Liepis said.

Contrary to earlier speculation, Darryl Hammond will be returning this fall.








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