Kate McKinnon reveals why she left 'SNL’

Kate McKinnon reveals why she left 'SNL'

After being on "Saturday Night Live" for ten years, Kate McKinnon announced her departure

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The comedian stated, "I thought about it for a very long period, and it was very, very hard”

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All I ever wanted to do in my whole life was be on 'Saturday Night Live'

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So, I did, I loved it, I had the best decade, and then I was just like, my body was tired, and I felt like it was time.

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“The Ghostbusters” star also revealed how she plans to spend her future Saturday nights

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In 2012, McKinnon joined the cast of "SNL," where she currently holds the record for the longest-serving female cast member.

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She has earned nine Emmy nominations for her work on the show, with her most recent one being this year

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Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney also won't return for season 48

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