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Punkie Johnson Explains Why She Is Leaving ‘SNL’: ‘That Show Is for a Different Type of Person’


Comedian Punkie Johnson explained her decision to leave 'Saturday Night Live' ahead of its 50th season.

While talking to “Saturday Night Live” veterans David Spade and Dana Carvey on their “Fly on the Wall” podcast, comedian Punkie Johnson discussed her decision to leave “ SNL ” ahead of its 50th season. However, after the departure of her writer, Ben Silva, Johnson once again questioned her place on “SNL.” “If I was telling him something, he knew how to put it in ‘SNL’ format for me. Her other credits include “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Adam Ruins Everything,”“Corporate” and “Space Force.”

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