“Saturday Night Live” has added a new cast member and shaken up the “Weekend Update” desk.
Comedian Michael Che, who has worked on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” will join Colin Jost on “Weekend Update,” a rep for “SNL” confirmed to Access Hollywood.
Cecily Strong, who was previously at the desk with Colin, will remain on the NBC series as a regular cast member.
(Colin Jost and Cecily Strong on ‘Weekend Update’ – NBC)
Michael, who was a writer for “SNL” last season, formed a strong working relationship with Colin last year in the writer’s room.
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