&34;It was the best three years of my life so far,&34; the comedian said of his time at &34;SNL.&34; Michael Longfellow leaves Saturday Night Live after 3 seaso

"It was the best three years of my life so far," the comedian said of his time at "SNL."

Michael Longfellow leaves *Saturday Night Live *after 3 seasons: 'I'll miss it all'

"It was the best three years of my life so far," the comedian said of his time at "SNL."

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Michael Longfellow, Colin Jost, and Michael Che on 'Saturday Night Live'. Credit:

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The shakeup at *Saturday Night Live* continues as Michael Longfellow becomes the third cast member to depart the show ahead of the new season.

** has learned Longfellow, who has been with *SNL *for three seasons, will not return for season 51. *Deadline* was first to report the news.

Longfellow posted a goodbye message on Instagram several hours after the news of his exit broke.

"Will not be returning for a 4th season at SNL. Wish I was but, so it goes. It was the best three years of my life so far," he wrote. "I feel nothing but gratitude for the experience and everyone there. Lorne [Michaels'], you gave me the greatest job in the world and changed my life. You even put my mom on TV. Thank you doesnt begin to cover it, but thank you."**

He continued, "I'll miss it all, but I'll miss the friends I made and seeing them everyday the most."

News of Longfellow's departure follows the exits of castmates Heidi Gardner, Emil Wakim, and Devon Walker, as well as writers Celeste Yim and Rosebud Baker revealing they will not be back for season 51, which is set to premiere on Oct. 4.

Michael Longfellow on 'Saturday Night Live'.

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Longfellow joined *SNL* in 2022 as a featured player for season 48, along with Walker, Marcello Hernández, and Molly Kearney, following a mass exodus that included stars like Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Pete Davidson, and Melissa Villaseñor. As is common practice, he was promoted to the repertory cast after two seasons.

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Longfellow had a slow start making a name for himself on the NBC sketch show, finding the most success doing stand-up as himself at the "Weekend Update" desk, including as the show's "Resident Boyfriend." His lanky frame and deadpan delivery brought comparisons to late *SNL* star Norm MacDonald, leading many fans to wonder if Longfellow might end up anchoring "Update" himself one day.

Outside of *SNL, *Longfellow remains a touring comedian and appeared in *Good Burger 2. *

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Earlier this year, the legendary sketch show celebrated its landmark 50th anniversary with a three-hour primetime special that saw the return of *SNL *alums from all five decades of the show's history.

Speaking to EW on the carpet ahead of the live show, Longfellow shared his advice for new cast members: "Buy in. Be crazy. You can stay up for two days in a row. You just got to do it. It's not fun, but you can do that."

*SNL* boss Lorne Michaels previously revealed there would be turnover on the cast ahead of season 51, only confirming the return of resident Donald Trump impersonator James Austin Johnson.

*Saturday Night Live* returns for season 51 on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.**

*This post has been with a statement from Longfellow.*

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