A longtime Saturday Night Live star is leaving the show amid a string of high-profile departures that have left fans shocked.
Daily Mail can confirm that Heidi Gardner has exited the iconic sketch comedy series after an impressive eight-season run.
The news of the 42-year-old comedian’s exit comes shortly after it was revealed that cast members Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim and Devon Walker would not be returning for season 51 on NBC.Â
Daily Mail has reached out to Gardner’s reps for comment.
A longtime Saturday Night Live star is leaving the show amid a string of high-profile departures that have left fans shocked