“A Living Hell”: Here Are 19 “SNL” Stars Who Spoke About The Dark Side Of Working On The Show

The first person to announce that they’re leaving the show ahead of its 51st season was Devon Walker, who shared the news via Instagram on Aug. 25, hinting at “dysfunction” and toxicity behind the scenes. The cryptic nature of his exit announcement had people wondering whether or not he enjoyed his time on the show. And while his feelings might be unclear for now, there are plenty of other former SNL stars who’ve spoken openly about their negative experiences as writers and cast members.

You can read about Devon’s departure here.