Cecily Strong, 38, originally joined the 'SNL' roster in 2012 and over the next decade became one of its longest-tenured female cast members.
Although Strong has not publicly acknowledged her"SNL" departure on social media, she did perform a handful of sketches during Saturday's taping that alluded to her real-life bid goodbye. She appeared on"Weekend Update" as a recurring character, Cathy Anne, who shared a few meaningful parting words before going to"prison."
"Everybody has to go to jail at some point, and it's just my time now," Strong said, as Cathy Anne."But I feel really lucky that I got to spend so many of the best moments of my life with these people that I love so much." Cecily Strong arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.The heartfelt — and silly — nod to Strong's exit was reminiscent of how the show handled former mainstay Kate McKinnon's departure in the spring, when she gave a surprisingly moving closing monologue before.
In her very last appearance of the night, Strong played an employee on her final shift at Radio Shack in a sketch opposite Kenan Thompson. Butler entered the scene performing a rendition of Elvis Presley's"Blue Christmas," which became a duet as Strong began to sing. The full"SNL" cast ultimately joined in, surrounding Strong on stage as she gave out hugs throughout the number.
Outside of"Saturday Night Live," Strong produces and stars in the scripted musical comedy series"Schmigadoon!" alongside fellow comedian Keegan-Michael Key. It has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV+.
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