'SNL' producer Lindsay Shookus leaves show after 20 years: 'Forever grateful'

The new Prime Minister Liz Truss and leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer left the House of Commons abruptly after they were handed notes about the Queen.

Emily Longeretta The “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” was able to celebrate one last time at night one of the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday, when “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents: Once Upon A Time In Late Night” won for outstanding short form nonfiction or reality series. The short was nominated against “Between The Scenes – The Daily Show,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race Whatcha Packin’ With Michelle Visage,” “Saturday Night Live Presents: Stories From The Show” and “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen.” On stage, executive producer Allana Harkin and producer Caroline Dunphy joked that they already felt like winners when Ted Cruz celebrated the cancellation of the TBS show. The news broke in July that the late-night series was cut from the lineup in the wake of the changes being made at Warner Bros. Discover.

"Saturday Night Live" has lost three more cast members. Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor and Aristotle Athari are joining the growing list of people who have exited the show ahead of season 48. Moffat and Villaseñor were added to the "SNL" cast in 2016.

Ethan Shanfeld Courtenay Valenti, president of production and development for Warner Bros. Pictures, will depart from the studio after 33 years. Valenti will carry out her role until the end of October. “We’ve known Courtenay and been admirers of her work for many years,” said Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, in a joint statement provided to Variety. “She’s been an integral part of Warner Bros. Pictures’ success for over three decades and has had a hand in guiding some of the studio’s most popular and successful films. She’s well-respected across the creative community, she’s beloved here on the lot, and she will be greatly missed. We know that she’ll be hugely successful in her next endeavor and join all of her colleagues in wishing her the very best.”  

Live from New York, it’s season 48! Saturday Night Live is currently on its annual hiatus, but fans should expect some big casting changes once the show returns.

Lindsay Arnold is focusing on her family. The “Dancing With the Stars” pro has announced that she won’t be returning to the ballroom this season, calling it “one of the hardest decisions to make.”

Lindsay Arnold is focusing on her family. The  pro has announced that she won't be returning to the ballroom this season, calling it «one of the hardest decisions to make.» Arnold says that, «ultimately I have chosen what I feel is best for myself and my family.» The news comes just as Sharna Burgess reveals that she, too, will be bowing out of DWTS' upcoming season 31 after welcoming her first baby on June 28.Arnold, 28 — who has been openly documenting her journey to conceive a second child in recent weeks — shared the news of her departure from the show in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, posted alongside a stunning family photo with husband Samuel Cusick and daughter Sage, who turns two in November. A post shared by Lindsay Arnold Cusick (@lindsarnold)«You all know that my family is the most important thing to me and doing what is best for my daughter is always going to be at the top of my list!» she writes.

Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira has announced she will not be reprising her role of Kat Hernandez in the upcoming third season of the HBO hit.WATCH: Cassie Interrupts Lexi's Play, Euphoria Season 2Taking to her Instagram Stories, Barbie revealed the sad news against a backdrop of a drawing of her character, made by co-star Hunter Schafer.“After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye.“I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today.“I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it. Love you Katherine Hernandez,” she shared.Barbie’s character Kat was a fan-favourite, with many in the Euphoria audience resonating with her journey.Throughout the show, we saw Kat come into her own as she found the best ways to express her sexuality and body positivity, after beginning as a shy and reserved character.However, fans were upset with the apparent plateau of her arc in the second season, which came alongside rumours she disagreed with the show’s creator, Sam Levinson.There were claims reported that Barbie even stormed off set at one point, although it was refuted by HBO.Barbie Ferreira on set as Kat.“I really think fans are passionate and I do appreciate that because Euphoria has really impacted so many people,” Barbie told Insider when she addressed the rumours of a feud.“Sometimes, things take on a life of their own, and they’re not rooted in the truth, but it’s okay because I know it’s just out of passion and out of curiosity and all that good stuff,” she said.“And I signed up for it, so I’ll take it.

It’s official – Barbie Ferreira is leaving Euphoria.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorEach August typically brings with it news of changes in the cast at “Saturday Night Live.” This month carries instead brings a development related to one of the more prominent people behind the scenes of the NBC show.Lindsay Shookus, one of the top producers at “SNL” who has played a strong role in booking guests and dealing with talent issues, is leaving the program. In a post on Instagram Friday, Shookus revealed her intent to depart.“After 20 seasons at ‘Saturday Night Live’ (and 415 live shows – i counted!), I have decided to trade in the wild late night life and move on from the show,” she said in her post.

Coronation Street were dressed to the nines as they headed out to celebrate Millie Gibson at her leaving party, following her departure from the soap. Earlier this month, fans were left devastated over the news that Millie was quitting her role as Kelly Neelan, who she’s played for the past three years. Just a couple of months after winning the British Soap Award for best young actor, it was confirmed that Millie was heading off for pastures new, with a source saying: ‘She has loved her time on the soap but there’s a lot of excitement about what she’s going to do next.

Laura Anderson has shared pictures from her leaving night in Dubai and says the last couple of weeks have been a "whirlwind." The Love Island star has returned to the UK following another split from Dane Bowers.

Lindsay Shookus has announced that she is leaving Saturday Night Live after working on the show for the past 20 years.

Wiig an audition, and hiring Heidi Gardner and Vanessa Bayer.She addressed her exit in a statement obtained by Deadline, offering her thanks to Michaels and the staff of the long-running show.“Thank you for your support, encouragement and freedom to bring my voice to this legendary stage. Thank you to all the people that pushed, supported, taught, listened, valued and respected me throughout my crazy ride at the show. There are so many of you – too many to name – but please know that I will always be thankful for each and every one of you and never take for granted how special those moments and lessons have been,” she said.

Lindsay Shookus, a producer on Saturday Night Live and head of its talent department, is leaving after 20 years.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is leaving EastEnders later this year, the BBC has announced.The actress, 27, won Strictly’s glitterball trophy last year alongside professional partner Giovanni Pernice, marking a historic win on the BBC One show as she became the first deaf contestant to take part. She joined EastEnders in 2020 playing Frankie Lewis.