Cecily Strong: I’m ‘Genuinely Happy’ After Being Replaced on “Weekend Update”
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NBC(NEW YORK) — If Cecily Strong is upset that she’s been replaced on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” desk, she’s hiding it really well.
NBC announced last Thursday that former SNL writer Michael Che will fill Strong’s anchor seat, joining Colin Jost when the new season begins Sept. 27. Strong reacted to the news in an Instagram post, promising to stay involved with “Weekend Update” in guest roles.
Strong wrote, “I don’t see this as me leaving update, just as me being on update in a looser, goofier way that is a lot more fun for me and in a way I think I’m better at. And now I get to do features with the very funny and wonderful Michael Che!”
She adds, “No point in being angry or sad for me for something I’m genuinely happy about!”
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