Lorne Michaels confirms he will stay with Saturday Night Live after 50th anniversary

Lorne Michaels, the creator of Saturday Night Live (SNL), has clarified that he is not planning to leave the show after its 50th anniversary. He stated, “I may be wrong. But I don’t feel I’m done,” easing fan concerns. Michaels previously indicated he would stay for at least Season 51, saying, “As long as it’s important and I can be useful, I’ll stay.” He emphasized that there is no immediate plan for his departure. He described the upcoming 50th season as “emotional” and plans to celebrate by bringing back past cast members and hosts. The specific cast and release date for the new season have not yet been announced.