Is Aidy Bryant leaving SNL? Why did Aidy Bryant quit SNL? How long was Aidy Bryant on SNL?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on January 01, 2026
Aidy Bryant is an American actress and comedian.
Is Aidy Bryant leaving SNL?
Aidy Bryant left Saturday Night Live (SNL) in May 2022.
Why did Aidy Bryant quit SNL?
Aidy Bryant left Saturday Night Live after the most recent Season 47, along with fellow stars Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, and Kyle Mooney. It was a decision she made on her own, although it came at a pivotal time in “SNL” history.
Bryant in an interview with Variety revealed why she left the sketch comedy show; “If it weren’t for COVID, I probably would have left a few years earlier. But it was such a huge change”. When COVID hit, it was so jarring that we were all like, “I’m definitely going to come back next year.” And then I had to shoot “Shrill” for half of last season, and so I missed a lot. And then it was like, “Well, now I should go back one more.” I kept trying to seek one last normal year. This year wasn’t the normal year that I hoped for, but it was closer to that. It was like, “OK, it’s really time now.” And 10 felt like a nice, solid round number”.
How long is Aidy Bryant on SNL?
Aidy Bryant was on SNL for 10 years.
On September 15, 2012, Bryant made her SNL debut in the show’s 38th season.
On SNL, Aidy Bryant became a household name by impersonating Adele, Rebel Wilson, et al – while also touching on current events and hot-button political issues, impersonating politicians like Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Ted Cruz.