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    Home » Leslie Jones exiting “SNL,” Kate McKinnon back next season

    Leslie Jones exiting “SNL,” Kate McKinnon back next season

    By SHOOTTuesday, August 27, 2019Updated:Tuesday, May 14, 2024No Comments4654 Views
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    This March 3, 2018 photo released by NBC shows Leslie Jones, center, flanked by ice hockey Olympian Hilary Knight, left, and Colin Jost during the "Weekend Update" segment on "Saturday Night Live," in New York. (Will Heath/NBC via AP)

    By Lynn Elber, Television Writer

    LOS ANGELES (AP) --

    "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around.

    Jones' departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the change who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss Jones' status with the long-running sketch series.

    The exit comes as Jones is branching out into other projects.

    McKinnon will return for her eighth season with the show, the person said. McKinnon's portrayals of political figures including Hillary Clinton and Jeff Sessions have become a "SNL" staple.

    Whether departures or additions, cast changes have become a part of the comic institution's ritual as it gets ready for another season, this time around No. 45 starting Sept. 28.

    Earlier this month, Jones announced she's doing a Netflix stand-up special. In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, the "Ghostbusters" star said it's great to be an actress but that she's really a "hardcore" stand-up comedian.

    She hasn't abandoned acting: Jones is part of the voice cast of the recently released "The Angry Birds Movie 2" and reportedly has been in discussions to join Eddie Murphy's announced "Coming to America" movie sequel. Murphy is scheduled to host "SNL" later this year, his first time back on the show in 35 years .

    Her tenure on "SNL" was marked by an exuberant style and portrayal of celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, whom Jones has called an inspiration.

    She started with "SNL" as a writer, hired after the show was criticized in 2013 for a lack of diversity, particularly the absence of an African American woman among 16 regular or featured players. Cast members Kenan Thompson and Jay Pharoah, who has since left the show, commented publicly about it and refused to dress in drag to portray black women.

    Jones was promoted to cast member early in the 2014-15 season and received three Emmy nominations for her work. Her representatives did not return a message seeking comment Tuesday.

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    Ankita Tobit joins TBWA\Media Arts Lab as creative director in London

    Friday, February 27, 2026
    Ankita Tobit

    TBWA\Media Arts Lab, the bespoke global creative agency for Apple, has appointed Ankita Tobit as creative director for the London office. Tobit will work alongside the MAL London leadership team and will report to Tim Schoenmaeckers, executive creative director. An award-winning creative with a global perspective, Tobit has spent over a decade working across Delhi, Tokyo, Amsterdam, London, and Berlin. Her journey through agencies including Wieden+Kennedy, WE ARE Pi, and most recently Mother has shaped her approach to culturally resonant storytelling that connects with contemporary audiences. “We’re on a mission to bring a different shape of work. Work that sticks. Work that’s culturally relevant and socially engaged across our regions,” said Schoenmaeckers. “When people like Ankita join, they don’t just bring knowledge; they raise the standard for all of us and keep us accountable to that mission.” Born and raised in India, Tobit has led campaigns for global brands including Nike, Revolut, Facebook, Corona, Airbnb, Amazon Prime, and Major League Baseball across multiple markets. Her work has garnered international acclaim, particularly for work like Nike’s Euros Football campaign “Never Settle. Never Done.”; Revolut’s “Your Way In”; and Desperados’ “Rave to Save.” Her creative approach extends beyond traditional advertising: she’s written viral hit songs, designed interactive fundraising campaigns, and developed work that speaks authentically to younger audiences who demand authenticity and transparency from brands. Beyond her client work, Tobit is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of creative talent. She has served as a judge for D&AD, Creative Review, and British Arrows while mentoring emerging... Read More

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