Michael Che denies he’s leaving Saturday Night Live after rumors of his departure… after nearly a decade on the show
Michael Che has denied speculation that he is leaving Saturday Night Live after speculation that he may be pursuing other opportunities.
The 38-year-old comedian and actor took to his Instagram account on Sunday night to deny rumors that he is leaving.
“I’m not leaving SNL,” he said, adding that he only joked about her on a recent comedy show.
Latest news: Michael Che has denied speculation that he will be leaving Saturday Night Live after speculation that he might pursue other opportunities. The 38-year-old comedian and actor took to his Instagram account on Sunday night to deny rumors that he is leaving.
Michael joined SNL in 2013 as a guest writer before becoming a staff writer.
He became a co-anchor of the Weekend Update in 2014, following Cecily Strong’s departure.
The star joined Colin Jost as co-founder in September 2014 during season 40 of SNL.
He made history as the first African-American co-anchor of the Weekend Update, which was originally created in 1975 by Chevy Chase and Herb Sargent.
Statement: I won’t be leaving SNL, he said, adding that he only joked about her on a recent comedy show.
Star of Strength: Became a co-anchor of the Weekend Update in 2014, after Cecily Strong left. The star joined Colin Jost as co-founder in September 2014 during season 40 of SNL
The star became a main cast member during season 42 and a co-writer on the show in December 2017.
Michael also pointed out that his exaggerated jokes on his comedies weren’t true either.
‘Those were just jokes, too,’ he said on his Instagram.
Last year, Michael got a comedy special, Michael Che: Shame the Devil, on Netflix.
Occupation: Last year, Michael had a comedy special called Michael Che: Shame the Devil on Netflix
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