Maya Rudolph Leaves SNL Five Days Before Season Premiere

(andPOP) - EW is reporting that, contrary to published reports, funny lady Maya Rudolph will not be returning to Saturday Night Live.

Rudolph told NBC execs just yesterday that she is dropping out of her eight season on the show. No official reason for her departure has been given, but a spokesperson for NBC says, "We wish Maya nothing but the best."

Rudolph was also absent for a large part of last season while she was on maternity leave.

She will be best remembered for her impeccable impressions of Donatella Versace, Whitney Houston, and Beyonce.

Amy Poehler and Kristen Wiig are now the show's only remaining female cast members. However, new players may join the show, which will feature the rest of the '06-'07 cast.