SNL cast member Heidi Gardner and others are departing ahead of the show's 51st season.

Heidi Gardner, a longtime cast member of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), is leaving the show after eight seasons. Known for her memorable characters like Bailey Gismert and Angel (Every Boxer's Girlfriend), Gardner's departure is part of a larger cast shake-up ahead of the show's 51st season. Other cast members Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, and Michael Longfellow are also leaving. Gardner has pursued roles outside of SNL, including a part in Adam Sandler's movie "Hustle" and a role in the TV show "Shrinking." The show's 51st season is set to premiere on October 4th.