Saturday Night Live has promoted Keri Powers to head of talent and Rebecca Schwartz to producer as the show prepares for its 52nd season.
Key facts
- •Keri Powers has been with the show since 2014, while Rebecca Schwartz joined in 2015.
- •Season 52 premieres with Jalen Brunson as host and KATSEYE as the musical guest.
- •Brian Siedlecki, the former music booker, worked on the show for three decades.
- •Chloe Fineman announced her departure in July after seven years on the program.
- •The show airs on NBC and Peacock at 11:30 p.m. ET.
Saturday Night Live has announced internal promotions for two long-standing staff members ahead of its upcoming 52nd season. Keri Powers has been named the sole head of the show's talent department, while Rebecca Schwartz has been promoted to the role of producer. These changes follow the departure of longtime music booker Brian Siedlecki, who spent 30 years with the program.
Talent Department Leadership Changes
Keri Powers, who joined the show in 2014, will now oversee the booking of hosts, musical guests, and guest stars. Her background includes previous work with Paramount Pictures and CAA. The position was previously held by Brian Siedlecki, whose contract was not renewed. Rebecca Schwartz, a member of the talent team since 2015, has been promoted to producer to support the show's cast and production operations.
Cast Updates for Season 52
The show enters its 52nd season with several adjustments to its roster. Chloe Fineman has departed the series after seven years, and Martin Herlihy of the comedy group Please Don't Destroy has also left. New featured players Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter have joined the cast, while Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline have been promoted to repertory status. These changes follow a period of turnover that included the departures of Bowen Yang, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim.
Timeline
- JulyChloe Fineman announced her departure from the show.
- Season 51Bowen Yang announced his departure midway through the season.
- SaturdaySaturday Night Live returns for its 52nd season.
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